Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

She was made for love... and tragedy.

Directed by Lewis Milestone

Produced by Hal Roach Studios

1939106 min7.3 / 10

A tragic portrait of friendship and shattered dreams during the Great Depression, centered on the bond between two migrant workers and the forces that destroy them.

An intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.

Questions people ask

  • Is Of Mice and Men sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Does Of Mice and Men end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Of Mice and Men scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Of Mice and Men easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Of Mice and Men violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Of Mice and Men

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Same Mood as Of Mice and Men

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Of Mice and Men, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Of Mice and Men, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Of Mice and Men, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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