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The Grapes of Wrath

1940Movie2 h 9 minNR

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic968.1Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about history and family, with standout direction and performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

The Joads step right out of the pages of the novel that has shocked millions!

Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... Hopefully.

Feels like

  • Dust Bowl Era
  • Migrant Family Saga
  • Social Injustice
  • Economic Hardship
  • Resilience and Hope
  • American Realism
  • Steinbeck Adaptation
  • Tragic Journey

Cast

24 of 83

Crew

Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Nunnally Johnson, John Steinbeck
Produced by
Darryl F. Zanuck
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 15, 1940 · 2 h 9 min · NR

Released
March 15, 1940
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$800,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
51 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Alleged Car, Central Theme, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome +9

  • The Alleged Car
  • Central Theme
  • Chuck Cunningham Syndrome
  • No Ending
  • Forced from Their Home
  • Inherent in the System
  • Knight in Sour Armor
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Walking the Earth
  • Doomed Hometown
  • Chiaroscuro
  • Good Samaritan

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Grapes of Wrath?"

Questions about The Grapes of Wrath

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Grapes of Wrath?

HooplaFawesome

In the United States, The Grapes of Wrath is free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Grapes of Wrath worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is The Grapes of Wrath okay for kids?

NR

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

Is The Grapes of Wrath plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching The Grapes of Wrath?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Grapes of Wrath use?

The Alleged CarCentral ThemeChuck Cunningham SyndromeNo EndingForced from Their HomeInherent in the SystemKnight in Sour ArmorAerith and BobWalking the EarthDoomed HometownChiaroscuroGood Samaritanand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including The Alleged Car, Central Theme, and Chuck Cunningham Syndrome.