# The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

> A displaced Oklahoma family pursues work and dignity in Depression-era California, discovering that the promised land is built on exploitation.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 129 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Ford
- Cast: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon, Russell Simpson, O.Z. Whitehead, John Qualen
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032551/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: austere, harrowing, compassionate, classic cinema night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A family's quest for a better life becomes a harrowing journey through hardship and disillusionment.

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