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Of Mice and Men

1939Movie1 h 46 minPG

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic897.0Rotten Tomatoes100%85%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic897.0Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

Summary

An intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Lewis Milestone
Written by
John Steinbeck, Eugene Solow
Produced by
Lewis Milestone
Music by
Aaron Copland

Everyone

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Facts

December 24, 1939 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
December 24, 1939
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Who's Laughing Now?, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose, And Call Him "George" +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Of Mice and Men?"

Questions about Of Mice and Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Of Mice and Men?

HBO MaxCriterionTubi TVArtiflix

In the United States, Of Mice and Men streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Of Mice and Men worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Of Mice and Men okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Of Mice and Men plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Of Mice and Men?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Of Mice and Men use?

Who's Laughing Now?Heads I Win, Tails You LoseAnd Call Him "George"Named by the AdaptationBook DumbTell Me AgainAdaptational Nice GuyNice GuyFalse Rape AccusationCentral ThemeThe AtonerThe Aceand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Who's Laughing Now?, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose, and And Call Him "George".