The Tree of Life (2011) Drama Fantasy
The Tree of Life (2011) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Tree of Life Plot Synopsis:
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The story of a family in Waco, Texas in 1956. The eldest son witnesses the loss of innocence and struggles with his parents" conflicting teachings.
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The Tree of Life Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
Box Office: $13,303,319
Awards: 118
Nominations: 127
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Tree of Life Release Dates In Theaters: May 17, 2011
Producers: Nigel Ashcroft, Ivan Bess, Greg Eliason, Dede Gardner, Nicolas Gonda, Sarah Green, Grant Hill, Carlo Hintermann, Susan Kirr, Brad Pitt, Bill Pohlad, Donald Rosenfeld, Paula Mae Schwartz, Steve Schwartz, Sandhya Shardanand
Musicians: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematographers: Emmanuel Lubezki
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The Tree of Life Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Pitt | ... | Mr. O''Brien |
| Sean Penn | ... | Jack |
| Jessica Chastain | ... | Mrs. O''Brien |
| Hunter McCracken | ... | Young Jack |
| Laramie Eppler | ... | R.L. |
| Tye Sheridan | ... | Steve |
| Fiona Shaw | ... | Grandmother |
| Jessica Fuselier | ... | Guide |
| Nicolas Gonda | ... | Mr. Reynolds |
| Will Wallace | ... | Architect |
| Kelly Koonce | ... | Father Haynes |
| Bryce Boudoin | ... | Robert |
| Jimmy Donaldson | ... | Jimmy |
| Kameron Vaughn | ... | Cayler |
| Cole Cockburn | ... | Harry Bates |
| Dustin Allen | ... | George Walsh |
| Brayden Whisenhunt | ... | Jo Bates |
| Joanna Going | ... | Jack''s Wife |
| Irene Bedard | ... | Messenger |
| Finnegan Williams | ... | Jack @ 2 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Brad Pitt (b. December 18, 1963) – Mr. O''Brien
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Weatherman - Sean Penn (b. August 17, 1960) – Jack
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Jessica Chastain (b. March 24, 1977) – Mrs. O''Brien
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Hunter McCracken – Young Jack
- Laramie Eppler – R.L.
- Tye Sheridan (b. November 11, 1996) – Steve
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Fiona Shaw (b. July 10, 1958) – Grandmother
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Jessica Fuselier – Guide
- Nicolas Gonda – Mr. Reynolds
- Will Wallace – Architect
- Kelly Koonce – Father Haynes
- Bryce Boudoin – Robert
- Jimmy Donaldson – Jimmy
- Kameron Vaughn – Cayler
- Cole Cockburn – Harry Bates
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