Of Mice and Men

"She was made for love... and tragedy."

Jan 12 1940 Approved 1h 46m
Drama

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

Plot

George Milton and Lennie Small are migrant workers in the 1930s Depression. Lennie is mentally disabled and George looks after him. While working as hands on a Western ranch, they dream of owning their own ranch and the opportunity may be available. Their current ranch is owned by a sadistic man who has a flirtatious wife.

Written by

John Steinbeck, Eugene Solow

Directed by

Lewis Milestone

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, Hal Roach Studios

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 2 wins & 4 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
7,150
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
89
Popularity
NA