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The Grapes of Wrath

(1940, Rated NR, Drama, Starring Henry Fonda, John Carradine, Jane Darwell)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Classic film of classic John Steinbeck novel.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Class issues
  • Violence:

    Fighting and shooting
  • Sex:

    None
  • Language:

    None
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Grapes of Wrath

Parents need to know that there's a little fighting and shooting in this classic film.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Good in it's own way

    I saw this in 6th grade in Social Studies, so I didn't really see every single second of it, but from the jist I got I thought it was a good movie about the hard-hitting, farmer's view of the Depression. I even got the book. The acting was great, and I loved the scenes where they're in the loaded car!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    My favorite movie

    Perfect in every single way.

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