The Family Tree

20112011
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1h 27m

The Family Tree (2011)

A mother and wife stricken with memory loss allows a dysfunctional family a second chance at harmony and happiness.

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A mother and wife stricken with memory loss allows a dysfunctional family a second chance at harmony and happiness.A mother and wife stricken with memory loss allows a dysfunctional family a second chance at harmony and happiness.A mother and wife stricken with memory loss allows a dysfunctional family a second chance at harmony and happiness.

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Dermot Mulroney and Hope Davis in The Family Tree (2011)

Dermot Mulroney and Hope Davis in The Family Tree (2011)

Hope Davis in The Family Tree (2011)

Dermot Mulroney and Hope Davis in The Family Tree (2011)

John Patrick Amedori, Madeline Zima, Max Thieriot, and Britt Robertson in The Family Tree (2011)

Shad Moss and Jermaine Williams in The Family Tree (2011)

Shad Moss in The Family Tree (2011)

Dermot Mulroney, Hope Davis, Max Thieriot, and Britt Robertson in The Family Tree (2011)

Dermot Mulroney and Hope Davis in The Family Tree (2011)

Rachael Leigh Cook, Keith Carradine, Selma Blair, Pamela Shaw, Madeline Zima, Max Thieriot, and Mac Brandt in The Family Tree (2011)

Rachael Leigh Cook, Keith Carradine, Madeline Zima, and Max Thieriot in The Family Tree (2011)

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The Burnetts are dysfunctional. Jack and Bunnie barely speak, he fantasizes about women at work, she's having an affair with a neighbor and possibly others. Daughter Kelly is foul-mouthed; their son Eric is a militant Christian and an excellent shot. Bunnie's rich mom tries to control things. While a dead peeping Tom hangs undiscovered in a tree outside their bedroom window, Bunnie sustains a head injury and wakes up unable to remember anything after the first days of their marriage. Her newlywed sweetness infuses the family as Jack sorts through issues at work, Eric discovers flaws in his Christian posse, and Kelly makes friends with a lesbian classmate. Can this change of personality last? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>

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Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for sexual content, pervasive language, drug use and some violence
Parents guide

Goofs
When Ms. Delbo is discussing Benedict Arnold the misspelled word "suprise" is written on the blackboard behind her in two shots but in the the third shot the spelling has been hastily and sloppily corrected.

Connections
Referenced in Tau's random film reviews: The Family Tree (2011) (2020)

Soundtracks
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Written by Kari Kimmel, Joe Corcoran and Fiona Brawley
Performed by Kari Kimmel

Top review

A woman gets amnesia and forgets just how bad her life had become with her family.

Very funny with lots of quirks. This is a truly dark comedy about a dysfunctional family that patches itself back together again after the mom (Hope Davis) suffers a bout of amnesia after falling in the bathroom during an affair with her neighbor. The whole family has issues, and they start to put everything behind them when they see how destructive their family has become.Dermot and Hope do a great job.

Definitely worth going to see. A wonderful ensemble cast that works very well together. Max Theriot and JP Amedori are breakout stars in the making. Most of these actors play against type, which makes it even funnier. Great music and wonderful dialog. Definitely worth seeing. We were laughing in the edit bay! Beautifully shot and directed. Watch for Christina Hendricks-she is a hoot!

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bill-140-245273
Aug 22, 2011

Release date
- August 26, 2011 (United States)
Countries of origin
- Australia
- United States
Official sites
- Official Facebook
- Official site
Language
- English
Also known as
- Driving Lessons
Production company
- Driving Lessons
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Gross US & Canada
- $6,035
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,658
- Aug 28, 2011
Gross worldwide
- $6,035

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Runtime
1 hour 27 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital

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