Classic Film The Grapes of Wrath
John Ford's acclaimed adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel is coming to Depot in Lewes. The film tells the story of the Joads, an Oklahoma family struggling to survive during the Great Depression.
Dir: John Ford
Cast: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon, Russell Simpson, O.Z. Whitehead, John Qualen
129 mins · 1940 · United States of America · Cert PG · English
IMDb 8.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 96/100 · TMDB 7.8/10 · Trakt 78%
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 13 wins & 6 nominations total
The Grapes of Wrath has received widespread critical acclaim, with scores of 8.1/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 96/100 on Metacritic. The film has won two Oscars and a total of 13 awards, cementing its place as a classic of American cinema.
Directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda, the film is a powerful portrayal of the Joads' struggle to find work and a better life in California. With its strong performances, cinematography, and direction, The Grapes of Wrath is a masterpiece of storytelling that continues to resonate with audiences today.
The film will be screened at Depot in Lewes on Monday, 18 January 2027. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article. This is a rare chance to see a film that is widely considered to be one of the greatest of all time, and its themes of poverty, exploitation, and resilience remain just as relevant today.
The Grapes of Wrath is a drama film that runs for 129 minutes, and its certification is PG. The film's reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising its dignified theme, excellent treatment, and uniform excellence of the cast. Viewers have also praised the film, with many considering it a masterpiece that is just as relevant today as it was when it was first released.
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What viewers say
SeanMSU · 9/10
Excellent movie about the Great Depression, that was created and watched while the Great Depression was still happening. It's a piece of history if nothing else.
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siggi963 · 9/10
This 1940s movie feels to me more actual than anything gutless Hollywood is willing to produce these days. It depicts how capitalism (ie, the superrich) ruthlessly cash the honest working people without pity. The only pity comes from other poor people that are less poor than those crushed by the system without any wrongdoing of their part. People in the US, but also elsewhere in the world, really should watch this movie and make a real effort to…
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JoeyvanAwesome · 6/10
Interesting from an historical standpoint, but quite boring otherwise. I can understand that this might be worth a higher rating of you’re an American and you looking at the history of your country, but for me? Nope.
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drqshadow · 8/10
Released within a year of the novel, this potent Steinbeck adaptation sees a hard-working Oklahoma family through a bitter eviction, an arduous cross-country relocation and a desperate fight for survival near the crowded California coast. Along the lonesome desert highway, they encounter cruelty and kindness, hope and hardship, life and loss. Depression-era America was still a fresh reality at the time of filming, which makes its portrayal less…
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nmahoney416 · 7/10
It's well made and pretty depressing. Henry Fonda was really good.
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otoolejp · 8/10
I don't understand what the point of this movie was. As far as I was concerned they could have put 'the end' 20, 30, 40 minutes earlier in the movie and it would have made as much sense as a film. Plot was weak, nothing stood out that made it seem worth my time.
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Rin J Tohsaka · 10/10
Not only is the Grapes of Wrath book is amazing but the John Ford adaptation is also amazing. Great performances, set design, cinematography, and amazing score from Alfred Newman. Henry Fonda really does make film better especially at the finale. Also found out later that apparently USSR air film in limited number but only to learn it a myth about the cars.
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Spiritualized Kaos · 10/10
A picture of the economic depression of the 1930s
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