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Of Mice and Men

1992·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
80
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

We have a dream. Someday, we'll have a little house and a couple of acres. A place to call home.

Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the Depression so they can fulfill their dreams.
Depression-Era DramaTragic FriendshipSocial RealismLiterary AdaptationHeartbreakingCharacter StudyBleak & PoignantPhilosophical ThemesPowerful Performances

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Where can I stream Of Mice and Men legally?

Of Mice and Men is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Of Mice and Men worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Of Mice and Men rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Of Mice and Men?

1 h 51 min

Of Mice and Men runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Of Mice and Men?

Critics85
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Of Mice and Men much the same way.

What language is Of Mice and Men in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Of Mice and Men?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Of Mice and Men in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Of Mice and Men use?

Lethally StupidThe CaretakerAnd Call Him "George"Bilingual BonusFrom Bad to WorseComplete-the-Quote TitleForeshadowingBook DumbA Death in the LimelightSurvival MantraThe AceAdaptation Species Changeand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 storytelling tropes for Of Mice and Men, including Lethally Stupid, The Caretaker, And Call Him "George".