Of Mice and Men (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1939, Of Mice and Men is a drama film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 106 minutes. “She was made for love... and tragedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.
Who’s in it. Of Mice and Men stars Burgess Meredith as George, Betty Field as Mae, Lon Chaney Jr. as Lennie and Charles Bickford as Slim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Of Mice and Men has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Of Mice and Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Of Mice and Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Of Mice and Men (1939)?
- In US, Of Mice and Men is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Of Mice and Men worth watching?
- Of Mice and Men holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Of Mice and Men?
- Of Mice and Men stars Burgess Meredith, Betty Field, Lon Chaney Jr., Charles Bickford and Roman Bohnen.
- When was Of Mice and Men released?
- Of Mice and Men was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.