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Of Mice and Men

1992Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic737.9Rotten Tomatoes97%82%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about history and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Depression-Era Drama
  • Tragic Friendship
  • Social Realism
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Heartbreaking
  • Character Study
  • Bleak & Poignant
  • Philosophical Themes
  • Powerful Performances

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Gary Sinise
Written by
Horton Foote, John Steinbeck
Produced by
Gary Sinise, Russell Smith
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

September 16, 1992 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
September 16, 1992
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$6 million
Available in
109 countries

Tropes

Lethally Stupid, The Caretaker, And Call Him "George" +9

  • Lethally Stupid
  • The Caretaker
  • And Call Him "George"
  • Bilingual Bonus
  • From Bad to Worse
  • Complete-the-Quote Title
  • Foreshadowing
  • Book Dumb
  • A Death in the Limelight
  • Survival Mantra
  • The Ace
  • Adaptation Species Change

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Of Mice and Men streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Of Mice and Men worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Of Mice and Men okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, 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 character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 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 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Lethally Stupid, The Caretaker, and And Call Him "George".