Movie

The Tree of Life

“Nothing stands still.”

★ 6.7(3,347)20112h 19m

The Tree of Life is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Good to know

Director: Terrence Malick
Release date: 2011-05-17
Runtime: 2h 19m
Language: English
Box office: $54,700,000
Budget: $32,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: River Road Entertainment

The Tree of Life — trailer

About The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a 2011 movie in the Drama and Fantasy genres, directed by Terrence Malick, starring Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain and Hunter McCracken. It has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3,347 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tree of Life in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

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

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipparent child relationshipafterlifechristianityphilosophytreesuntexastelegrambiblesurrealismmeteorcoming of agespiritualitygrief

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tree of Life in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Tree of Life on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload.

Is The Tree of Life on Netflix?+

The Tree of Life is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.

How long is The Tree of Life?+

The Tree of Life has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).

Who stars in The Tree of Life?+

The Tree of Life stars Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Sean Penn and Fiona Shaw.

When did The Tree of Life come out?+

The Tree of Life is a 2011 movie directed by Terrence Malick.

What genre is The Tree of Life?+

The Tree of Life is Drama and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Tree of Life?+

The Tree of Life was directed by Terrence Malick.