Our Daily Bread

1934·Movie
1h 20min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic1007.8Rotten Tomatoes94%83%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloIndieFlixPublic Domain Movies

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Our Daily Bread fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

We live! We love! We fight! We hate! What don't we do for - OUR DAILY BREAD

John and Mary Sims are city-dwellers hit hard by the financial fist of The Depression. Driven by bravery (and sheer desperation) they flee to the country and, with the help of other workers, set up a farming community - a socialist mini-society. The newborn community suffers many hardships - drought, vicious raccoons and the long arm of the law - but ultimately pull together to reach a bread-based Utopia.
Depression Era DramaSocial CommentaryCommunity BuildingResilienceHistorical SignificanceHuman StruggleUtopian ThemesAgricultural LifeClassic Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
King Vidor, Ralph Slosser
Written by:
King Vidor, King Vidor, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Produced by:
King Vidor, Vernon Keays, Ray Hanson
Composed by:
Alfred Newman, Vinton Vernon, Edward B. Powell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Our Daily Bread

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Our Daily Bread legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloIndieFlixPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeCineverseIndieFlix Shorts

Our Daily Bread is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Our Daily Bread worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Our Daily Bread rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Our Daily Bread?

1 h 20 min

Our Daily Bread runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Our Daily Bread?

Critics97
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Our Daily Bread higher (97) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Our Daily Bread in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Our Daily Bread?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Our Daily Bread in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Our Daily Bread use?

"Eureka!" MomentDown on the FarmContinuity NodHappy EndingChuck Cunningham SyndromeLarge HamCommuneBetty and VeronicaCreator CameoTitle Drop"Wanted!" PosterExpyand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Our Daily Bread, including "Eureka!" Moment, Down on the Farm, Continuity Nod.

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