The Fir Tree(2011)
Grantræet
The Fir Tree Synopsis
The story of a Christmas tree is told through the 'voice' of the tree itself. The tree has big ambitions, doing everything it can to grow so tall that it reaches the sky. Featuring extraordinary photography, the film follows the adventures of its life from sapling to maturity. One December day, everything changes when a little boy falls in love with the fir tree.
The Fir Tree (2011) is a family, fantasy, comedy and drama film directed by Lars Ostenfeld, released on April 30, 2011 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Henrik Vestergård and Ian Burns. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Lars Ostenfeld
- Writers:
- Hans Christian Andersen, Bo Hr. Hansen, Lars Ostenfeld
- Producers:
- Mette Heide
- Cinematographer:
- Erik Zappon
- Composer:
- Kristian Eidnes Andersen
- Production:
- Plus Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Fir Tree Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
as Grantræet (voice)
Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt
as Dreng
Henrik Vestergård
as Far
Ian Burns
as Skovarbejder
Sira Stampe
as Familie
- Carl Gustaf Kehler Holst
Carl Gustaf Kehler Holst
as Familie
- Agathe Stegenborg Ostenfeld
Agathe Stegenborg Ostenfeld
as Familie
Key crew
Directed by Lars Ostenfeld, written by Hans Christian Andersen, Bo Hr. Hansen and Lars Ostenfeld, produced by Mette Heide.
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The Fir Tree Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Fir Tree – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fir Tree online?
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The Fir Tree (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fir Tree?
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The main cast of The Fir Tree (2011) includes Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Henrik Vestergård, Ian Burns and Sira Stampe. The film was directed by Lars Ostenfeld. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fir Tree released?
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The Fir Tree was released on April 30, 2011 and runs for 27m.
Is The Fir Tree worth watching?
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The Fir Tree (2011) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.