Tobacco Road

1941Movie1 h 24 minNR

56
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, melancholic comedy movie about class and money and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

ON THE SCREEN AT LAST! The Picture you've waited eight years to see...Picturized by the men who gave you "GRAPES OF WRATH"

Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take over the land for more profitable farming.

Feels like

  • Depression-Era Drama
  • Rural Poverty
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Social Satire
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Class Struggle
  • Melancholic

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Directed by
John Ford
Produced by
Darryl F. Zanuck

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Facts

February 20, 1941 · 1 h 24 min · NR

Released
February 20, 1941
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tobacco Road?"

Questions about Tobacco Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tobacco Road?

In the United States, Tobacco Road streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Tobacco Road worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Tobacco Road okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Tobacco Road make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tobacco Road?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.