The Sea of Trees · LeviOsa

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The Sea of Trees · LeviOsa

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2016·PG-13

Love will bring you home.

Drama1h 50m

🍅19%

🍅

19%

Tomatometer

🍿

45%

Popcornmeter

6.2

TMDB

Storyline

In Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a troubled teacher meets a mysterious lost stranger who takes him on a life-changing journey of love and redemption.

Trailers

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Official Trailer

Details

DirectorGus Van Sant

ReleasedApr 27, 2016

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$25M

Revenue

$909K

Parental guidePG-13US

Studios

Waypoint EntertainmentBloomNetter Productions

Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Arthur Brennan

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Takumi Nakamura

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Joan Brennan

Katie Aselton

Katie Aselton

Gabriella Laforte

James Saito

James Saito

Dr. Takahashi

Owen Burke

Owen Burke

Ambulance Tech

Ryoko Seta

Airport Desk Agent

Sienna Tow

Girl in Airport

Naoko Marshall

Flight Attendant

Michiko Tomura

Michiko Tomura

Woman on Train

Yusuke Tozawa

Man on Train

Abe Lee Tsunenori

Taxi Driver

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Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

9 reviews · 7 critics · 1 fan

3 fresh · 5 rotten

Critics consensus

“Dull, maudlin, and fundamentally empty, The Sea of Trees extinguishes the contributions of a talented cast and marks a depressing low point in director Gus Van Sant's career.”

19% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

A

Adam Graham

RTDetroit NewsSep 2, 2016

Van Sant seems unsure of what kind of movie he's making or what he's trying to say. It's best to just enjoy the scenery and look the other way.

J

John Hartl

RTSeattle TimesSep 1, 2016

No wonder Watts rules the movie. She's playing the only remotely sympathetic character; the men seem consumed by grief and guilt and platitudes.

S

Sara Michelle Fetters

RTMovieFreak.comAug 26, 2016

The Sea of Trees does not work.

D

Don Shanahan

RTEvery Movie Has a LessonJul 28, 2025

The actions of Van Sant’s film might manipulate, but the themes behind them are unexpectedly powerful and resonating.

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Information

Title

The Sea of Trees

Released

Apr 27, 2016

Rated

PG-13

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 50m

Status

Released

Studios

Waypoint Entertainment, Bloom

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