The Tree of Life (2011)
0.1600Canon Score · ranked #156 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Why it ranks #156
Every list on which The Tree of Life appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC 100 Greatest of 21st Century (2016) | Major international poll | #7 / 102 |
| Guardian 100 Best of 21st C (2019) | Critics' canon | #28 / 98 |
| Rolling Stone 21st Century 100 (2025) | Critics' canon | #60 / 102 |
| Variety 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #76 / 100 |
| NYT 100 Best of 21st Century (2025) | Major international poll | #79 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #207 / 264 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Cannes Palme d'Or winners | Award | Winner |