A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Seen it?1974 | 74 min | Drama, Family, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families. If you loved Bridge to Terabithia, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
The story of a family living in a New York City slum in 1912, headed by a loving but alcoholic father and a strong-willed mother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Hardy
- Cliff RobertsonJohnny Nolan
- Diane BakerKatie Nolan
- James OlsonMcShane
- Pamelyn FerdinFrancie Nolan
- Nancy MaloneAunt Sissy
- Michael-James WixtedNeely Nolan
- Liam DunnMr. Barker
- Anne SeymourMiss Tilford
- Allyn Ann McLerieMiss Martin
- Booth ColmanDoctor