Official movie poster for The Grapes of Wrath (1940), a drama film

The Grapes of Wrath(1940)

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

7.8(1,142)2h 9m1940-03-15
Drama

The Grapes of Wrath Synopsis

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.

The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is a drama film directed by John Ford, released on March 15, 1940 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine and Charley Grapewin. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 1,142 ratings.

Director:
John Ford
Writers:
Nunnally Johnson, John Steinbeck
Producers:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Cinematographer:
Gregg Toland
Composer:
Alfred Newman
Production:
20th Century Fox
Budget:
$800,000
Revenue:
$1,591,000
Status:
Released

The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Trailer

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The Grapes of Wrath Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Grapes of Wrath.

THE GRAPES OF WRATH ('40) - Original Trailer

Trailer

Jane and Peter Fonda talk about their father, Henry Fonda, in THE GRAPES OF WRATH - AFI Movie Club

Featurette

Danny Glover Announces THE GRAPES OF WRATH - AFI Movie Club

Featurette

The Grapes of Wrath' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times

Featurette

The Grapes of Wrath Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 1,142 ratings.

Andres Gomez

10/10

Master piece from John Ford picturing the situation in US during the Great Depression and how an Oklahoma family tries to survive looking for jobs to California. Everything is perfect: director, performances, script, etc. A must to be watched.

Reviewed on January 19, 2013

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The Grapes of Wrath – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Grapes of Wrath online?

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The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Grapes of Wrath?

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The main cast of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) includes Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin and Dorris Bowdon. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Grapes of Wrath released?

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The Grapes of Wrath was released on March 15, 1940 and runs for 2h 9m.

Is The Grapes of Wrath worth watching?

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The Grapes of Wrath (1940) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 1,142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Grapes of Wrath?

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