Of Mice and Men
Seen it?1992 | 111 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the Depression so they can fulfill their dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 195K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gary Sinise
- John MalkovichLennie Small
- Gary SiniseGeorge Milton
- Ray WalstonCandy
- Casey SiemaszkoCurley
- Sherilyn FennCurley's Wife
- John TerrySlim
- Richard RiehleCarlson
- Alexis ArquetteWhitt
- Joe MortonCrooks
- Noble WillinghamThe Boss