Classic Adaptations:
* Of Mice and Men (1939, 1992): This is one of Steinbeck's most famous works, and it has been adapted for the screen several times. The 1939 version is considered a classic, with a strong performance by Burgess Meredith as Lennie.
* The Grapes of Wrath (1940): This film adaptation won two Academy Awards and is considered one of the greatest films ever made.
* East of Eden (1955): This adaptation features a strong performance by James Dean in one of his last films.
* Tortilla Flat (1942): A humorous adaptation set in Monterey, California.
* The Pearl (1947): A visually stunning film about a poor Mexican pearl diver.
* The Red Pony (1949): A heartwarming story of a boy and his horse.
* Viva Zapata! (1952): A film about the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.
* The Winter of Our Discontent (1965): A less well-known but still critically acclaimed adaptation of Steinbeck's 1961 novel.
* Of Mice and Men (2000): A recent adaptation with a cast led by Gary Sinise.
Other Adaptations:
* The Way Back (1940): Based on Steinbeck's short story "The Red Pony".
* The Moon Is Down (1943): A film about the Nazi occupation of a small Norwegian town.
* The Forgotten Village (1941): A film produced by Steinbeck and written by his wife, Carol.
* The Red Pony (1973): A television miniseries based on the novel.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. There have been numerous other adaptations of Steinbeck's work, including stage plays, television miniseries, and radio programs.