The Tree of Life: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Tree of Life from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc Blu-ray edition of Terrence Malick’s drama, with a standard and an extended version plus a range of supplemental material. Its listed runtime applies to the main film, so viewers choosing the longer cut should expect additional viewing time.

At a glance

Includes the standard film and an extended version with an additional fifty minutes of footage.
The restoration was supervised and approved by director Terrence Malick and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki.
Supplements include a documentary, interviews, a video essay, a trailer and critic essays.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two Blu-ray discs include both the main film and an extended version, alongside substantial listed extras.
English audio and subtitles are listed, and the soundtrack is specified as 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Film and edition
Genre	DRAMA
Format	Widescreen
Director	Terrence Malick
Cast	Jessica Chastain;Brad Pitt;Sean Penn
Language	English
Main film runtime	2 hours and 19 minutes
Rating	PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Number of discs	2
Release date	September 11, 2018

Restoration and audio
Restoration	New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Terrence Malick and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki
Audio	5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

Listed dimensions
Dimensions and weight	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 8.32 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listed 2 hours and 19 minutes is the film runtime, while the extended cut adds fifty minutes. The package description does not provide a separate total runtime for that version. The restoration is described as a 4K digital restoration on a Blu-ray release, not as a 4K UHD disc. The description calls the edition director-approved and two-Blu-ray, while disc format details separately list Blu-ray. Confirm the selected listing if the precise disc format matters.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Terrence Malick’s drama and its contemplative, visually focused presentation.
Collectors seeking an edition with an extended cut and documentary, interview, essay and trailer extras.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than a Blu-ray edition.
Viewers who want a straightforward, conventional storyline, as customer feedback reports mixed reactions to the story.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 577 ratings

5 stars78%78%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback describes the film as visually impressive, emotionally affecting and thought-provoking, while reactions to the storyline are mixed. For buyers drawn to its visual presentation and reflective style, those strengths may matter more than a conventional plot; the split response to the story is worth considering if narrative clarity is a priority. Feedback about the film does not establish disc playback quality.

Positive themes

Customers report strong visual impact, emotional depth and thought-provoking themes.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback reports mixed reactions to the storyline.

Frequently asked questions

Does this Blu-ray include an extended version?

Yes. The edition description says it includes an extended version with an additional fifty minutes of footage. The listed runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes is not separately identified as the extended cut’s runtime.

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

The product is titled as a Blu-ray. Its description mentions a new 4K digital restoration, which does not mean that the disc is 4K UHD.

What extras are listed?

The description lists a documentary, interviews with Jessica Chastain and Dan Glass, interviews about the music, a video essay, a trailer and critic essays.

What language and subtitles are specified?

English is listed for both language and subtitles.