Family Tree

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Family Tree

G

Released Apr 21, 2000

1h 30m

Drama

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A young and introspective boy, Mitch Musser (Andrew Lawrence) is socially awkward, living in the shadow of his teen football-star brother, Mark (Matthew Lawrence). Mitch is most at home up in the boughs of a huge tree, but, if his father, Henry (Robert Forster), succeeds in bringing a new factory to town, the massive oak may be cut down. Mitch is determined to save the tree, and the situation pits him against his dad, creating a significant problem for both the family and the community.

Brandon Judell

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A mildly affable comedy of familial dysfunction that wants to chide the times for being both morally and emotionally obtuse. Instead, The Family Tree winds up being little more than a film uprooted.

Jan 20, 2017

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 11, 2005

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Presents a sturdy look at family solidarity, community, and the value of tradition.

Mar 13, 2002

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Cheryl DeWolfe

Apollo Guide

Rated: 75/100

Mar 21, 2001

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This is an incredibly simple plot. There's no real drama or peril. But ya know what, sometimes that's okay. This is a likeable movie that the whole family can enjoy together, and Andy Lawrence was a fantastic little actor at such a young age. This was cute.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Presents a sturdy look at family solidarity, community, and the value of tradition. Also a boring, overly simplistic one.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Great inspirational movie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Though I had originally thought this might be cheesy and predictableâ¦it definitely wasnât cheesy, but instead was touchingly humorous. It was somewhat predictable, as most family movies are, but it was one of those things that you are happy to predict because any other way, the movie wouldnât be worth seeing. It was interesting to see Naomi Judd as an actress, and though she wasnât of the caliber of her granddaughter, Ashley Judd, she certainly held her own. Cliff Robertsonâs screen presence is always welcome and he was top-notch as always.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Duane Clark

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Robert Forster

Henry Musser

Naomi Judd

Sarah

Cliff Robertson

Larry

Andrew Lawrence

Mitch

Matthew Lawrence

Mark

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Synopsis

A young and introspective boy, Mitch Musser (Andrew Lawrence) is socially awkward, living in the shadow of his teen football-star brother, Mark (Matthew Lawrence). Mitch is most at home up in the boughs of a huge tree, but, if his father, Henry (Robert Forster), succeeds in bringing a new factory to town, the massive oak may be cut down. Mitch is determined to save the tree, and the situation pits him against his dad, creating a significant problem for both the family and the community.

Director: Duane Clark
Producer: Mike Curb, Carole Curb Nemoy
Screenwriter: Paul Canterma
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Curb Entertainment, WarnerVision Films
Rating: G
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 21, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.5K
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)