Movie

The Learning Tree

★ 6.7(25)19691h 47m

The Learning Tree is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Parks
Release date: 1969-08-06
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Winger

The Learning Tree — trailer

About The Learning Tree

The Learning Tree is a 1969 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Gordon Parks, starring Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke and Estelle Evans. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Learning Tree in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story, set in Kansas during the 1920's, covers less than a year in the life of a black teenager, and documents the veritable deluge of events which force him into sudden manhood. The family relationships and enmities, the fears, frustrations and ambitions of the black teenager in small-town America are explored with a strong statement about human values.

Cast

Kyle Johnson

Newt

Alex Clarke

Marcus

Estelle Evans

Sarah

Dana Elcar

Kirky

Mira Waters

Arcella

Joel Fluellen

Uncle Rob

Malcolm Atterbury

Silas Newhall

Richard Ward

Booker Savage

Russell Thorson

Judge Cavanaugh

Peggy Rea

Miss McClintock

Carole Lamond

Big Mabel

Kevin Hagen

Doc Tim Cravens

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookkansas, usafamily relationshipssemi autobiographical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Learning Tree in United States?+

In United States, The Learning Tree is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Learning Tree on Netflix?+

The Learning Tree is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Learning Tree?+

The Learning Tree has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in The Learning Tree?+

The Learning Tree stars Kyle Johnson, Alex Clarke, Estelle Evans, Dana Elcar and Mira Waters.

When did The Learning Tree come out?+

The Learning Tree is a 1969 movie directed by Gordon Parks.

What genre is The Learning Tree?+

The Learning Tree is Drama film.

Who directed The Learning Tree?+

The Learning Tree was directed by Gordon Parks.