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The Grapes of Wrath (1940): Film vs Book
Film · 1940 · Directed by John Ford · Starring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell
About the film
A family leaves their dust-bowl farm to find work in California.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt keeps the family's journey and softens the book's bleakness.
Read or watch first?
Read the novel for its inter-chapters about the larger world.
What the book gives you
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
An epic road story with unforgettable characters and a deep sense of togetherness. It shows the strength of ordinary people and leaves you moved and inspired.
Who will like it: Readers who love sweeping, human stories about family, courage and community.