Tobacco Road
1941, English. Directed by John Ford.
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Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take over the land for more profitable farming.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Charley GrapewinJeeter Lester
- Marjorie RambeauSister Bessie Rice
- Gene TierneyEllie May Lester
- William TracyDude Lester
- Elizabeth PattersonAda Lester
- Dana AndrewsCapt. Tim Harmon
- Slim SummervilleHenry Peabody
- Ward BondLov Bensey
- Grant MitchellGeorge Payne
- Zeffie TilburyGrandma Lester
- Russell SimpsonChief of Police
- Spencer ChartersCounty Clerk
Details
- Released
- 20 February 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson
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What Tobacco Road is based on
Tobacco Road is based on Tobacco Road (1932) by Erskine Caldwell.
1932
Tobacco Road
By Erskine Caldwell
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Tobacco Road: quick answers
Is Tobacco Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tobacco Road?
Tobacco Road runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Tobacco Road have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tobacco Road. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tobacco Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tobacco Road is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tobacco Road on?
Tobacco Road is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tobacco Road?
If you liked Tobacco Road, try The Sun Shines Bright, The Littlest Rebel, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl.
Who directed Tobacco Road?
Tobacco Road (1941) was directed by John Ford and stars Charley Grapewin, Marjorie Rambeau, Gene Tierney.
What is Tobacco Road based on?
Tobacco Road is based on Tobacco Road (1932) by Erskine Caldwell.