Movie

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

94%Critics18 reviews91%Audience131 reviews

7.1391average critics score, out of 1019452h 8mPG

Drama

This adaptation of the classic novel tells the story of young Francie Nolan (Peggy Ann Garner) who yearns for life beyond her Brooklyn apartment building. While her daily routine is difficult, she makes the best of her situation, living with her hard-working mother (Dorothy McGuire), alcoholic father (James Dunn) and tough little brother (Ted Donaldson). Encouraged by her kind but irresponsible dad, Francie struggles to keep her hopes up and persevere despite all the odds against her.

Directed by:

Elia Kazan