The Grapes of Wrath
Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine
An Oklahoma family, driven off their farm by the poverty and hopelessness of the Dust Bowl, joins the westward migration to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.
Why you'll love it
The film follows a family as they are forced off their homestead during the Great Depression and travel to California in search of work.
The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Why you'll love it
The film shows the journey of a man and his son as they navigate homelessness and strive for a better life.
The Good Earth
Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly
Although married Chinese farmers Wang and O-Lan initially experience success, their lives are complicated by declining fortunes and lean times, as well as the arrival of the beautiful young Lotus.
Why you'll love it
The film depicts the life of a family struggling to maintain their farm and homestead.
Far and Away
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson
A young Irish couple flee to the States, but subsequently struggle to obtain land and prosper freely.
Why you'll love it
The film tells the story of a young couple who travel to America in the late 19th century in search of land to homestead.