Under the Tree (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, Under the Tree is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, running about 89 minutes. “Two Families. One Tree. A Bloody Mess.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Baldvin and Inga's next door neighbours complain that a tree in their backyard casts a shadow over their sundeck, what starts off as a typical spat between neighbours in the suburbs unexpectedly and violently spirals out of control.
Who’s in it. Under the Tree stars Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson as Atli, Edda Björgvinsdóttir as Inga, Sigurður Sigurjónsson as Baldvin and Þorsteinn Bachmann as Konrad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Under the Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Tree tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Tree (2017)?
- In US, Under the Tree is available to stream on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Tree worth watching?
- Under the Tree holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Tree?
- Under the Tree stars Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Þorsteinn Bachmann and Selma Björnsdóttir.
- When was Under the Tree released?
- Under the Tree was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.