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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-tree-of-life-2011/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Editorial Rating | 84/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 60% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 78% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: StudioCanal Presents
Japan: U-NEXT
Malaysia: Lionsgate Play

## Common questions

**Is The Tree of Life worth watching?**
The Tree of Life holds a 78% 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?**
78% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (84/100), Metascore (85/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (6.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Tree of Life?**
The Tree of Life is on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Lionsgate Play in Malaysia. Availability varies by region.

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