

National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath
“The great American novel reimagined”
Synopsis
Forced to travel West in search of a promised land, the Joad family embark on an epic journey across America in the hope of finding work and a new life in California. Their story is one of false hopes, wrong turns and broken dreams, but also a hymn to human kindness and a tribute to the endurance of the human spirit. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Carrie Cracknell (Julie, The Deep Blue Sea) directs Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Grapes of Wrath | Official Trailer | National Theatre at HomeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-11
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Cherry Jones
Ma Joad
Harry Treadaway
Tom Joad
Natey Jones
Jim Casy
Zoe Aldrich
Elizabeth Sandry / Second Agricultural Officer / Understudy Granma Joad & Ma Joad
Afolabi Alli
Muley Graves / Floyd Knowles / Ensemble / Understudy Jim Casy & Mr. Wainwright
Rhys Bailey
Winfield Joad / Understudy Noah Joad, Al Joad, Man in the Barn's Son
Rachel Barnes
Band Vocal / Accordion / Understudy First Agricultural Officer/Mrs Knowles/Woman Shot in Hand/ Bookkeeper
Brandon Bassir
Camp Proprietor / First Officer / Second Man / First Man with Club / Understudy Tom Joad & Willy's Accomplice
Lin Blakley
Granma Joad
Tom Bulpett
Noah Joad / Understudy Weedpatch Camp Director & Mayor of Hooverville
Morgan Burgess
Band Vocal / Guitar / Slide Guitar / Second Officer / Hooper Ranch Guard
Ryan Ellsworth
Willy / Man Going Back / Mayor of Hooverville / Man in Barn / Understudy Grampa/Contractor/Pa Joad/Uncle John
Christopher Godwin
Grampa Joad / Contractor
Valentine Hanson
First Agricultural Officer / Weedpatch Camp Director / Camp Guard / Mr Wainwright
Greg Hicks
Pa Joad
Harley Johnston
Gas Station Attendant / Second Man with Club / Willy's Accomplice
William Lawlor
The Man in the Barn's Son
Mirren Mack
Rose of Sharon
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carrie Cracknell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Steinbeck, Frank Galati
- Original Score
- Stuart Earl, Maimuna Memon
- Original Title
- National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carrie Cracknell
John Steinbeck, Frank Galati
Stuart Earl, Maimuna Memon
Department Leadership Roster
Carrie Cracknell
Director
John Steinbeck
Writer
Maimuna Memon
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath about?
Forced to travel West in search of a promised land, the Joad family embark on an epic journey across America in the hope of finding work and a new life in California. Their story is one of false hopes, wrong turns and broken dreams, but also a hymn to human kindness and a tribute to the endurance of the human spirit. Filmed live at the National Theatre, Carrie Cracknell (Julie, The Deep Blue Sea) directs Frank Galati’s award-winning adaptation of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece.
Who directed National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath?
National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath was directed by Carrie Cracknell.
Who stars in National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath?
The principal cast of National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath includes Cherry Jones, Harry Treadaway, Natey Jones, Zoe Aldrich, Afolabi Alli.
When was National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath released and how long is it?
National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre at Home: The Grapes of Wrath was composed by Stuart Earl, Maimuna Memon.



















