The Christmas Tree

Do NOT See This Picture Alone! see it with someone, with someone special...someone you love. Joyful. Tearful. Real. It's All About Love and Life. And Isn't That What It's All About.

1969 • 110 min • Drama

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Synopsis

A French-American millionaire, his girlfriend and his war buddy try to grant his dying son's every wish.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

43 reviews

62 Audience · 43 · 100%

A millionaire tries to fulfill his young son's every wish after the boy is diagnosed with a terminal illness. With his girlfriend and war buddy, he creates special experiences, including bringing a Christmas tree to Corsica. The film explores love, sacrifice, and coping with loss during a difficult holiday season.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

A child protagonist faces a terminal illness
Emotional scenes related to loss and grief
Some parental smoking/drinking depicted

What it models well

Unconditional love
Parental devotion
Making memories

Talk about it after

Coping with illness and loss
Finding joy in difficult times
The importance of family

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Christmas Tree. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.