A Tree Grows in Brooklyn_
"Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!"
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
Starring
Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was released 81 years ago in 1945.
Overview
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big...
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 8m.
CAST (20)
Dorothy McGuire
Katie Nolan
Joan Blondell
Aunt Sissy
James Dunn
Johnny Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Officer McShane
James Gleason
McGarrity
Ted Donaldson
Neeley Nolan
Peggy Ann Garner
Francie Nolan
Ruth Nelson
Miss McDonough
John Alexander
Steve Edwards
B.S. Pully
Christmas Tree Vendor
Ferike Boros
Grandmother (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Miss Tilford (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Librarian (uncredited)
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
Mrs. Waters (uncredited)
Charles Halton
Mr. Barker (uncredited)
HH
Harry Harvey Jr.
Herschel Knutson (uncredited)
J. Farrell MacDonald
Mr. Carney The Junkman (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
Tynmore Sister (uncredited)
Nicholas Ray
Bakery Clerk (uncredited)
Erskine Sanford
Undertaker (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn about?
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Who stars in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
The cast of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn includes Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn, Lloyd Nolan, James Gleason.
What is the rating of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 104 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama