The Man Who Planted Trees
1987, French. Directed by Frédéric Back.
The story of one shepherd's single-handed quest to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the French Alps throughout the first half of the 20th century.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Details
- Released
- 13 May 1987
- Original title
- L'homme qui plantait des arbres
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Jean Giono
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What The Man Who Planted Trees is based on
The Man Who Planted Trees is based on The Man Who Planted Trees (1953) by Jean Giono, published by Gwasg Carreg Gwalch.
1953
The Man Who Planted Trees
By Jean Giono
Published by Gwasg Carreg Gwalch
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The Man Who Planted Trees: quick answers
Is The Man Who Planted Trees worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 188 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
Does The Man Who Planted Trees have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man Who Planted Trees. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man Who Planted Trees parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Man Who Planted Trees yet.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Planted Trees on?
The Man Who Planted Trees isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 May 1987. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Planted Trees?
If you liked The Man Who Planted Trees, try Hilda and the Mountain King, Marona's Fantastic Tale, Kensuke's Kingdom.
Who directed The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees (1987) was directed by Frédéric Back and stars Philippe Noiret.
What is The Man Who Planted Trees based on?
The Man Who Planted Trees is based on The Man Who Planted Trees (1953) by Jean Giono, published by Gwasg Carreg Gwalch.