Terrence Malick Movies: Release Order

An impressionable teenage girl and her older greaser boyfriend go on a crime spree across the South Dakota badlands in this poetic tale inspired by real events.

A Chicago steel worker flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and sister after accidentally killing his supervisor, where they find work on a wheat farm in 1916.

A U.S. Army rifle company experiences the brutal realities of war during the World War II battle of Guadalcanal, as soldiers confront both external enemies and their own inner struggles. The film follows their harrowing journey from initial landing through fierce combat, exploring how war transforms the men who fight it.

Terrence Malick's poetic historical drama explores the encounter between English explorer John Smith and the Powhatan tribe in early 17th century Virginia, focusing on the legendary romance between Smith and Pocahontas amid the clash of two vastly different worlds.

An impressionistic drama following a Texas family in the 1950s, focusing on eldest son Jack as he navigates childhood and his complicated relationship with his father. The film explores universal themes of family, faith, and the search for meaning in life through both intimate family moments and cosmic imagery.

A couple moves from Paris to Oklahoma where their relationship faces challenges, while a local pastor grapples with his own crisis of faith.

A successful but spiritually lost screenwriter in Los Angeles searches for meaning through Hollywood's decadent lifestyle and fleeting romantic encounters.

Set against Austin's vibrant music scene, two interconnected couples navigate love, ambition, and betrayal as they pursue their dreams in the competitive world of rock and roll.

An Austrian farmer faces execution for his conscientious objection to fighting for the Nazis during World War II, based on the true story of Franz Jägerstätter.