The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,082 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 1940-03-15
Runtime: 129 minutes
Where to watch The Grapes of Wrath
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
The Grapes of Wrath parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Grapes of Wrath is a Great Depression drama about a family's hardship after losing their farm and jail time.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Henry Fonda as Tom Joad
- Jane Darwell as Ma Joad
- John Carradine as Casy
- Charley Grapewin as Grandpa Joad
- Dorris Bowdon as Rosasharn
- Russell Simpson as Pa Joad
- O.Z. Whitehead as Al Joad
- John Qualen as Muley Graves
- Eddie Quillan as Connie Rivers
- Zeffie Tilbury as Grandma Joad
The Grapes of Wrath FAQ
Is The Grapes of Wrath good?
The Grapes of Wrath has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,082 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Grapes of Wrath?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome and Philo and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Grapes of Wrath OK for kids?
The Grapes of Wrath is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Grapes of Wrath is a Great Depression drama about a family's hardship after losing their farm and jail time.
What movies are like The Grapes of Wrath?
If you liked The Grapes of Wrath, try East of Eden, Nomadland, Escape from Alcatraz and Of Mice and Men.