Writing
John Steinbeck
- Titles
- 38movies6TV shows
- Career
Active from 1939 to 2024, with a break from 2002 to 2013, busiest in 1981 and 1982 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
71/100
- Highest rated
The Grapes of Wrath90/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 18 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.2average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism6.4average 3.3
- Pathos7.8average 5.2
- Melancholy7.1average 4.7
- Social Commentary7.2average 4.9
- Family Dynamics6.9average 4.8
- Politics4.2average 2.6
- Spiritual3.4average 2.0
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.2, average 5.4
- Pop Culture0.7, average 2.2
- Physical Comedy0.9, average 2.4
- Adrenaline3.5, average 4.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Historical Drama 3
- Class Conflict 3
- Character Study 3
- Anthology Series 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Ensemble Cast 2
- Emotional Turmoil 2
- Rural Setting 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Steinbeck Adaptation 2
- Classic Adaptation 2
- Social Realism 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Alfred NewmanComposerThe Grapes of Wrath, Viva Zapata!, The Moon Is Down
Harold GordonActorEast of Eden, Viva Zapata!
James FrancoActorIn Dubious Battle, National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men
Henry FondaActorThe Grapes of Wrath, The Red Pony
Dorris BowdonActorThe Grapes of Wrath, The Moon Is Down
Burgess MeredithActorOf Mice and Men, The Forgotten Village
Kadir SavunActorA World for You and Me, Mahalle Arkadaşları
Aaron CoplandComposerOf Mice and Men, The Red Pony
Lewis MilestoneDirectorOf Mice and Men, The Red Pony- LLouis R. LoefflerEditorThe Moon Is Down, The Wayward Bus
- EEugene SolowWriterOf Mice and Men, Of Mice and Men
Nunnally JohnsonWriterThe Grapes of Wrath, The Moon Is Down
Movies and TV shows
36Type
Upcoming
2 titles
Story
Adaptation
2020s
2 titles
2010s
2 titles · average score 63
2000s
1 title · average score 43
Novel
1990s
1 title · average score 80
1980s
4 titles · average score 67
Original Film Writer
Novel
1970s
5 titles · average score 82
Original Story
Short Story
1960s
5 titles
1950s
5 titles · average score 68
Theatre Play
Screenplay
as Narrator
1940s
8 titles · average score 71
Writer
Screenplay, Novel
Story
