# The Tree of Life (2011) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-tree-of-life-2011/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 60% |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Terrence Malick |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy |
| Runtime | 139 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2011 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

The Tree of Life (2011) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Tree of Life — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2011. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (84% critic vs 60% audience). Metascore 85/100. Directed by Terrence Malick.

## Critics consensus

The Tree of Life — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2011. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## 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. 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.

## Cast

Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Sean Penn, Fiona Shaw, Tye Sheridan, Laramie Eppler, Will Wallace, Nicolas Gonda, Jessica Fuselier

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2011, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Common questions

**Is The Tree of Life worth watching?**
The Tree of Life holds a 75% Celluloid Score. The Tree of Life — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2011. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Tree of Life about?**
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.

**Who directed The Tree of Life?**
The Tree of Life (2011) was directed by Terrence Malick.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Tree of Life?**
75% — the average of five public sources: critics 84%, audience 60%, Metascore 85/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**Where can I watch The Tree of Life?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Tree of Life page for current options.

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