What is the Metascore for The Tree of Life?

The Tree of Life has a Metascore of 85 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Tree of Life streaming in?

The Tree of Life streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Tree of Life Review (2011) — 78% Celluloid Score

Directed by Terrence Malick · 2011 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Tree of Life (2011) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

84% Editorial Rating

60% Audience snapshot · excluded

85 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8

6.8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 19m
Cast: Brad Pitt , Jessica Chastain , Hunter McCracken , Sean Penn , Fiona Shaw , Tye Sheridan , Laramie Eppler , Will Wallace , Nicolas Gonda , Jessica Fuselier
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Tree of Life (2011)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Tree of Life by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
Malaysia	Lionsgate Play
United Kingdom	StudioCanal Presents

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (85/100).
Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is The Tree of Life worth watching?

Yes — The Tree of Life earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%).

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.

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