John Steinbeck Movies

Documentary examining the conflicts between the coming of modernization and the traditional culture of a small Mexican village.

A look at the daily business of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a focus on some of the political issues he faces six weeks into his term. ...

Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his...

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their...

Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond...

Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the Depression so they can fulfill their dreams.

Doc, who has just moved to Cannery Row, realizes that the only entertainment is the brothel. There he meets the spunky Suzy and they fall in love,...

The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio...

Five O. Henry stories, each separate. The primary one from the critics' acclaim was "The Cop and the Anthem". Soapy tells fellow bum Horace that he...

A television play from John Steinbeck's novel, performed live for Leningrad Television.

During World War II, a small group of survivors is stranded in a lifeboat together after the ship they were traveling on is destroyed by a German...

A poor Mexican diver finds a priceless pearl that will change his impoverished family's future -- if he can fend off his own greed and the people...

The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.

Fisherman Quino and his wife Juana are very poor and desperate because the town's foreign doctor refuses to treat their son Coyotito, who has been...

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

Türkan and Captain Selim want to get married. Türkan is worried about her father's reaction and wants to wait. The captain, who does not...

Two migrant ranch workers, best friends, move from place to place, seeking work and the promise of the American dream. George dreams of owning land...

Three strangers embark on a life-changing journey on a fateful bus ride. As the road presents challenges, each character faces his or her own...

In this acclaimed production of John Steinbeck's classic morality tale, award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst stars as Mordeen, a wife driven to...

George and Lenny travel through the Depression-era west working at odd jobs, hoping to make enough money to buy their own farm. George must always...