The Tree of Life
“Nothing stands still.”
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. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Where to watch The Tree of Life in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Tree of Life there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Tree of Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Claro tv+, Telecine Amazon Channel, Pluto TV, Runtime | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life is a 2011 English-language drama and fantasy film directed by Terrence Malick. The cast is led by Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Tree of Life was produced by River Road Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on May 17, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $32 million, it went on to gross $55 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terrence Malick
- Writers
- Terrence Malick
- Release date
- May 17, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $32 million
- Box office
- $55 million
- Production
- River Road Entertainment
The Tree of Life cast & crew
The Tree of Life was directed by Terrence Malick and written by Terrence Malick.
The cast features Brad Pitt as Mr. O'Brien, Jessica Chastain as Mrs. O'Brien, Hunter McCracken as Young Jack, Sean Penn as Jack, Fiona Shaw as Grandmother, and Tye Sheridan as Steve.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Emmanuel Lubezki, and it was produced by Donald Rosenfeld and Grant Hill.
Is The Tree of Life worth watching?
The Tree of Life holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 3,341 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and fantasy, The Tree of Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Tree of Life
Brad Pitt
Mr. O'Brien
Jessica Chastain
Mrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCracken
Young Jack
Sean Penn
Jack
Fiona Shaw
Grandmother
Tye Sheridan
Steve
Laramie Eppler
R.L.
Will Wallace
Architect
Nicolas Gonda
Mr. Reynolds
Jessica Fuselier
Guide
Kelly Koonce
Father Haynes
Bryce Boudoin
Robert
The Tree of Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tree of Life in United States?
The Tree of Life is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Tree of Life in?
The Tree of Life is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tree of Life?
The Tree of Life runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is The Tree of Life rated?
The Tree of Life is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 3,341 ratings.
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