The Grapes of Wrath (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1940, The Grapes of Wrath is a drama film directed by John Ford, running about 129 minutes. “The Joads step right out of the pages of the novel that has shocked millions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Grapes of Wrath stars Henry Fonda as Tom Joad, Jane Darwell as Ma Joad, John Carradine as Casy and Charley Grapewin as Grandpa Joad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Grapes of Wrath has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grapes of Wrath page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grapes of Wrath tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grapes of Wrath (1940)?
- In US, The Grapes of Wrath is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grapes of Wrath worth watching?
- The Grapes of Wrath holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Grapes of Wrath?
- The Grapes of Wrath stars Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin and Dorris Bowdon.
- When was The Grapes of Wrath released?
- The Grapes of Wrath was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.