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Of Mice and Men
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Of Mice and Men

Best from age 12 · PG · 1939 · 106 min

Of Mice and Men

Two migrant workers, one intellectually disabled, travel Depression-era California dreaming of their own small farm. They find work on a ranch, but their hopes are challenged by the harsh realities and volatile personalities they encounter.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Strong

6/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Themes of loneliness and isolation.
  • A tragic ending involving violence and loss.
  • Depictions of prejudice and unfair treatment.

Models well

  • Friendship and loyalty
  • The power of dreams
  • Compassion for others

Talk about it after

  • The challenges of life during the Great Depression.
  • The importance of empathy for those who are different.
  • The meaning of true friendship and sacrifice.
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OF MICE AND MEN 1939 Faux Trailer