About
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.
Cast
Brad Pitt
Mr. O'Brien
Sean Penn
Jack O'Brien
Jessica Chastain
Mrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCracken
Young Jack O'Brien
Finnegan Williams
Jack O'Brien (age 5)
Michael Koeth
Jack O'Brien (age 2)
Laramie Eppler
R.L. O'Brien
Tye Sheridan
Steve
Kari Matchett
Jack's Ex
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Lists
#240 on 1,000 greatest films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#7 on The 21st Century Most Acclaimed Films They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
#14 on The 50 best films of the decade so far The Dissolve
#7 on The 21st Century’s 100 greatest films BBC
Awards
Oscar nomination for Best Motion Picture of the Year Grant Hill Bill Pohlad Dede Gardner
Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Directing Terrence Malick
Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Cinematography