Quick Info
- Year
- 1940
- Director
- John Ford
- Duration
- 129 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $0.8M
- Box Office
- $2M
External Ratings
IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Grapes of Wrath
Our Rating
7.9/10
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Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
