The Grapes of Wrath
1940, English. Directed by John Ford.
The Joads step right out of the pages of the novel that has shocked millions!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 15 March 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson
- Budget
- $800K
- Box office
- $1.6M
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What The Grapes of Wrath is based on
The Grapes of Wrath is based on The Grapes of Wrath, a 1939 novel by John Steinbeck.
Novel · 1939
The Grapes of Wrath
By John Steinbeck
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The Grapes of Wrath: quick answers
Is The Grapes of Wrath worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 1,165 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Grapes of Wrath?
The Grapes of Wrath runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does The Grapes of Wrath have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Grapes of Wrath. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Grapes of Wrath parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Grapes of Wrath is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Grapes of Wrath on?
The Grapes of Wrath isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grapes of Wrath?
If you liked The Grapes of Wrath, try Of Mice and Men, Sounder, Nomadland.
Who directed The Grapes of Wrath?
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was directed by John Ford and stars Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine.
What is The Grapes of Wrath based on?
The Grapes of Wrath is based on The Grapes of Wrath, a 1939 novel by John Steinbeck.