The Sea of Trees
2016, English. Directed by Gus Van Sant.
Love will bring you home.
In Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a troubled teacher meets a mysterious lost stranger who takes him on a life-changing journey of love and redemption.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 561 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sea of Trees
The Sea of Trees is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gus Van SantDirector
- Matthew McConaugheyArthur Brennan
- Ken WatanabeTakumi Nakamura
- Naomi WattsJoan Brennan
- Katie AseltonGabriella Laforte
- James SaitoDr. Takahashi
- Owen BurkeAmbulance Tech
- Ryoko SetaAirport Desk Agent
- Sienna TowGirl in Airport
- Naoko MarshallFlight Attendant
- Michiko TomuraWoman on Train
- Yusuke TozawaMan on Train
- Abe Lee TsunenoriTaxi Driver
Details
- Released
- 27 April 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Sparling
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $909K
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The Sea of Trees: quick answers
Is The Sea of Trees worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 561 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sea of Trees?
The Sea of Trees runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Sea of Trees have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sea of Trees. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sea of Trees parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sea of Trees is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sea of Trees on?
The Sea of Trees is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sea of Trees?
If you liked The Sea of Trees, try To the Wonder, The Theory of Everything, Mud.
Who directed The Sea of Trees?
The Sea of Trees (2016) was directed by Gus Van Sant and stars Matthew McConaughey, Ken Watanabe, Naomi Watts.