The Tree of Life
2011 · 139 min · Director: Terrence Malick
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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.
Emotional fingerprint
The Tree of Life (2011) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 35%, Melancholy 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe35%
- Melancholy25%
- Sadness20%
- Love10%
- Inspiration10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Melancholy, Sadness. Genres: Drama, Fantasy. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Melancholy and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Empathy
- Love
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Empathy | Love |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sadness | 80 % | 78 % | 68 % | 33 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Sadness | 76 % | 74 % | 64 % | 27 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Sadness | 61 % | 58 % | 48 % | 20 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Sadness | 50 % | 47 % | 37 % | 18 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Love | 57 % | 12 % | 30 % | 57 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Love | 54 % | 8 % | 30 % | 51 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Love | 52 % | 11 % | 31 % | 41 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Sadness | 49 % | 21 % | 33 % | 27 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Tension | 53 % | 34 % | 40 % | 18 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Sadness | 67 % | 48 % | 54 % | 14 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 72 % | 44 % | 53 % | 18 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Tension | 63 % | 31 % | 39 % | 21 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Tension | 57 % | 26 % | 35 % | 14 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Tension | 65 % | 31 % | 45 % | 11 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Tension | 74 % | 45 % | 59 % | 26 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 115′ | Empathy | 70 % | 46 % | 59 % | 44 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 122′ | Hope | 57 % | 34 % | 44 % | 46 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 129′ | Love | 48 % | 28 % | 35 % | 42 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 136′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Young Jack
R.L.
Architect
Mr. Reynolds
Guide
Father Haynes
Robert
Jimmy
Cayler
Harry Bates
George Walsh
Jo Bates
Jack @ 2
Details
- Directed by
- Terrence Malick
- Written by
- Terrence Malick
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2011
- Runtime
- 139 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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