Of Mice and Men
Seen it?1939 | 106 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1939: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lewis Milestone
- Burgess MeredithGeorge Milton
- Lon Chaney Jr.Lennie Small
- Betty FieldMae
- Charles BickfordSlim
- Roman BohnenCandy
- Bob SteeleCurley
- Noah Beery Jr.Whit
- Oscar O'SheaJackson
- Granville BatesCarlson
- Leigh WhipperCrooks