It's over 30 years old, and it's still a must-see drama on Prime Video: John Malkovich in the adaptation of a popular work

Despite being released more than three decades ago, this film adaptation continues to win over users of the video-on-demand (VOD) platform Prime Video in Spain, who seek classic dramas full of emotion . The film, featuring an impeccable performance by American actor John Malkovich , continues to position itself as one of the most moving films available on the paid service.

This is the most recent adaptation of Of Mice and Men , an adaptation of John Steinbeck 's novel of the same name, directed by Gary Sinise and starring the actor alongside Malkovich. Released in 1992, this version has earned critical acclaim for its faithfulness to the source material and its narrative sobriety. The Filmaffinity website gives it the same rating as its previous film version, from 1939 ( La fuerza bruta , by Lewis Milestone).

Set in the midst of the Great Depression , it tells the story of two day laborers who travel in search of work and a better life, while burdened with impossible dreams and a friendship that endures all odds. Malkovich plays Lennie, a burly man with an intellectual disability , whose innocence contrasts with the harshness of his surroundings . Sinise plays George, his protector and companion in hardships, and Sherilyn Fenn ( Twin Peaks ) completes the cast.

Together, they symbolize the struggle for dignity in a world that punishes difference. The film participated in the Cannes Film Festival and was praised by critics such as Roger Ebert , who described the story as "as pure and slender as the original fable that formed in Steinbeck's mind."

Currently available on Prime Video, Of Mice and Men remains one of the best films based on books and an essential reference for those looking for social dramas with unforgettable characters .