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Cast
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  • Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt

    Mr. O'Brien

  • Sean Penn

    Sean Penn

    Jack

  • Jessica Chastain

    Jessica Chastain

    Mrs. O'Brien

  • Hunter McCracken

    Hunter McCracken

    Young Jack

  • Laramie Eppler

    Laramie Eppler

    R.L.

  • Tye Sheridan

    Tye Sheridan

    Steve

  • Fiona Shaw

    Fiona Shaw

    Grandmother

Credits
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  • Terrence Malick

    Terrence Malick

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Dede Gardner

    Dede Gardner

    Producer

  • Sarah Green

    Sarah Green

    Producer

  • Grant Hill

    Grant Hill

    Producer

  • Brad Pitt

    Brad Pitt

    Producer

  • Bill Pohlad

    Bill Pohlad

    Producer

  • Donald Rosenfeld

    Donald Rosenfeld

    Executive Producer

  • Emmanuel Lubezki

    Emmanuel Lubezki

    Director of Photography

Latest News

  1. The Mysteries (and Broken Curse) of Jessica Chastain

    The Mysteries (and Broken Curse) of Jessica Chastain

    9:24 am PST 1/14/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    Two years ago, she thought she was hexed. Now, Jessica Chastain is the Golden Globe-winning lead in the year's most acclaimed and controversial film. So what went right? READ MORE

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  2. Fash Track
    Watch Video How 'Argo' Recreated the Pre-Lasik World of 1970s Eyewear

    How 'Argo' Recreated the Pre-Lasik World of 1970s Eyewear

    1:53 pm PDT 10/18/2012
    • Elizabeth Snead
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    In this era of contact lenses and laser surgery, it's easy to forget the prevalence of eyeglasses 30 years ago. Thankfully, West worked with Allyn Scura Eyeworks for the film's period eyewear. READ MORE

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  3. The Race
    Inside the Early Awards Race: 'Argo,' 'The Master,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' Among Contenders

    Inside the Early Awards Race: 'Argo,' 'The Master,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' Among Contenders

    5:00 am PDT 9/12/2012
    • Scott Feinberg
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Ben Affleck jumps to the front of the line with "Argo" -- but sits out Terrence Malick's booed movie "To the Wonder" -- as a new Oscars hierarchy emerges after the Toronto, Telluride and Venice film festivals. READ MORE

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  4. The Race
    Toronto 2012: Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder' Bows Without Wows

    Toronto 2012: Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder' Bows Without Wows

    6:54 am PDT 9/11/2012
    • Scott Feinberg
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    The reclusive writer-director's sixth feature film comes less than a year after his fifth was nominated for the best picture and best director Oscars. READ MORE

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  5. Terrence Malick Accidentally Filmed By TMZ (Video)

    Terrence Malick Accidentally Filmed By TMZ (Video)

    6:50 pm PDT 6/13/2012
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    The celebrity gossip site videotaped an exchange with actor Benicio del Toro, unaware that his dinner companion was the "Tree of Life" director. READ MORE

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  6. 12 Quotes By 5 Female Filmmakers at Chapman: 'It's Not a Level Playing Field, Get Over It'

    12 Quotes By 5 Female Filmmakers at Chapman: 'It's Not a Level Playing Field, Get Over It'

    2:42 pm PDT 4/27/2012
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    Five Hollywood power players said inspiring things at the Women in Focus conference at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. READ MORE

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  7. Cannes 2012: Canal Plus to Storm The Festival With Gossip, LMFAO and Exclusive Content

    Cannes 2012: Canal Plus to Storm The Festival With Gossip, LMFAO and Exclusive Content

    10:25 am PDT 4/20/2012
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    The French pay TV network will air 350 hours of festival-related content and employ 500 people for the event that will be streamed live through the Cannes+ website. READ MORE

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  8. THR, Esq.
    'Tree of Life' U.K. Distribution Lawsuit Is Settled (Exclusive)

    'Tree of Life' U.K. Distribution Lawsuit Is Settled (Exclusive)

    8:17 am PST 2/29/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    In its lawsuit against Cotton Pictures, distributor Icon Film accused an arbitrator of bias in making a decision that producers had properly delivered a finished film. READ MORE

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  9. Jessica Chastain Nominees Night 2012

    10:06 pm PST 2/23/2012
    • David Simpson
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    Jessica Chastain stars in two movies up for best picture, "Tree of Life" and "The Help." The buzzy, busy star is also nominated in the supporting actress category for "The Help," alongside co-star Octavia Spencer. READ MORE

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  10. Seven of Oscar's Best Picture Nominees Lensed on Kodak Film

    Seven of Oscar's Best Picture Nominees Lensed on Kodak Film

    1:36 pm PST 2/23/2012
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    The company cites its contributions to the year’s recognized movies, as the Academy Awards venue is renamed. READ MORE

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  11. The Race
    It's Not Just 'The Artist': An Oscar Race Dominated by the Sound of Silence (Analysis)

    It's Not Just 'The Artist': An Oscar Race Dominated by the Sound of Silence (Analysis)

    6:08 am PST 2/16/2012
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    The French silent film isn't the only 2011 nominee that's largely wordless. READ MORE

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  12. 2012 Best Picture Nominees Benefit From, Battle Against Past Oscar Precedents

    2012 Best Picture Nominees Benefit From, Battle Against Past Oscar Precedents

    4:26 pm PST 2/13/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The relationship between the Academy and earlier films adds a new spin to this year's best picture race. READ MORE

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  13. The Race
    Brad Pitt Not Credited With Producing 'The Tree of Life' By Motion Picture Academy

    Brad Pitt Not Credited With Producing 'The Tree of Life' By Motion Picture Academy

    4:41 pm PST 1/27/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    In determining who can accept the award if the movie wins best picture, the producers branch has approved four of the other producers who worked on the film. READ MORE

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  14. Watch Video Oscar Nominee Brad Pitt On The Unmentionables: Marriage, Politics and Religion

    Oscar Nominee Brad Pitt On The Unmentionables: Marriage, Politics and Religion

    10:10 am PST 1/25/2012
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    The new issue of Hollywood Reporter features the double (maybe triple) Oscar threat as he opens up about his career (the brutal fight to save "Moneyball"), fame (and his depression in the '90s), President Obama, and plans to make partner Angelina Jolie his wife. READ MORE

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  15. The Many Revolutions of Brad Pitt

    The Many Revolutions of Brad Pitt

    9:58 am PST 1/25/2012
    • Stephen Galloway
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    The superstar with multiple Oscar nominations has everything: a brilliant career, a partner he wants to marry and, in "Moneyball," a seeming disaster he turned into a masterpiece. READ MORE

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  16. Outtakes from Brad Pitt's THR Cover Shoot

    Outtakes from Brad Pitt's THR Cover Shoot

    9:57 am PST 1/25/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The new Hollywood Reporter features the double (maybe triple) Oscar threat as he opens up about his career (the brutal fight to save 'Moneyball'), fame (and his depression in the '90s), President Obama, and plans to make partner Angelina Jolie his wife. READ MORE

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  17. Brad Pitt 'Doubly Excited' With 'Moneyball' and 'Tree of Life' Oscar Nominations

    Brad Pitt 'Doubly Excited' With 'Moneyball' and 'Tree of Life' Oscar Nominations

    11:24 am PST 1/24/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Thrilled with his best actor nom and the recognition of co-star Jonah Hill, Pitt says he's celebrating with "pancakes for everyone." READ MORE

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  18. Oscars 2012 Nominations (Complete List)

    Oscars 2012 Nominations (Complete List)

    5:40 am PST 1/24/2012
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    UPDATED: "Hugo" leads the field with 11 nominations, with "The Artist" following with 10. READ MORE

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  19. The Race
    Douglas Trumbull to Receive Academy's Gordon E. Sawyer Award

    Douglas Trumbull to Receive Academy's Gordon E. Sawyer Award

    1:03 pm PST 1/11/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The visual effects pioneer, who worked on "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "The Tree of Life," will be honored at the Scientific and Technical Awards on Feb. 11. READ MORE

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  20. American Society of Cinematographers Announces Nominees

    American Society of Cinematographers Announces Nominees

    8:12 am PST 1/11/2012
    • Gregg Kilday
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    "The Artist," "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "Hugo" are among the 5 films recognized. READ MORE

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Summary

Cast adrift in a modern world, a disillusioned man (Sean Penn) tries to come to terms with the complicated relationship he shared with his father (Brad Pitt) .

Company Info

  • Fox Searchlight Pictures Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • River Road Entertainment Production Company
  • Plan B Entertainment Production Company