If you want animation that is not just for kids, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is available on streaming right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 1 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.
Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is worth clearing space for. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. The story of a family living in a New York City slum in 1912, headed by a loving but alcoholic father and a strong-willed mother. Cliff Robertson and Diane Baker lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1974. What makes A Tree Grows in Brooklyn more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but A Tree Grows in Brooklyn works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Cliff Robertson's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.
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