The Tree
2017, English. Directed by Stephen Wallace Pruitt.
Sometimes The Road Back Home Takes The Journey Of A Lifetime
Inspired by an actual friendship between the director's mother and his mother's best friend, 'The Tree' is a poignant, heart-warming story about an 88 year-old widow (Dorothy Thorp) who takes a road trip from Wamego, Kansas, back to Terre Haute, Indiana, to visit her oldest and dearest childhood friend.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 April 2017
- Written by
- Mary Settle Pruitt, Stephen Wallace Pruitt
- Budget
- $60K
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How long is The Tree?
The Tree runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Tree have a post-credits scene?
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The Tree parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Tree on?
The Tree isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tree?
If you liked The Tree, try Skater Girl, Where the Red Fern Grows, Heidi.
Who directed The Tree?
The Tree (2017) was directed by Stephen Wallace Pruitt and stars Joicie Appell, Joicie Appell, Laura Kirk.