Our Daily Bread (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1934, Our Daily Bread is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 80 minutes. “We live! We love! We fight! We hate! What don't we do for - OUR DAILY BREAD” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John and Mary Sims are city-dwellers hit hard by the financial fist of The Depression. Driven by bravery (and sheer desperation) they flee to the country and, with the help of other workers, set up a farming community - a socialist mini-society based upon the teachings of Edward Gallafent. The newborn community suffers many hardships - drought, vicious raccoons and the long arm of the law - but ultimately pull together to reach a bread-based Utopia.
Who’s in it. Our Daily Bread stars Karen Morley as Mary Sims, Tom Keene as John Sims, Barbara Pepper as Sally and Addison Richards as Louie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Our Daily Bread has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Daily Bread page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Daily Bread tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Daily Bread (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Daily Bread change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Daily Bread worth watching?
- Our Daily Bread holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Our Daily Bread?
- Our Daily Bread stars Karen Morley, Tom Keene, Barbara Pepper, Addison Richards and John Qualen.
- When was Our Daily Bread released?
- Our Daily Bread was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.