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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Peter Hedges (novel)
Peter Hedges (screenplay)
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Release Date:
25 December 1993 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Arnie knows a secret. His big brother Gilbert is the greatest person on the planet. more
Plot:
Gilbert has care for his brother Arnie and his obese mother, which gets in the way when love walks into his life. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins & 1 nomination more
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Johnny Depp ... Gilbert Grape

Leonardo DiCaprio ... Arnie Grape

Juliette Lewis ... Becky

Mary Steenburgen ... Betty Carver
Darlene Cates ... Bonnie Grape
Laura Harrington ... Amy Grape

Mary Kate Schellhardt ... Ellen Grape
Kevin Tighe ... Ken Carver

John C. Reilly ... Tucker Van Dyke

Crispin Glover ... Bobby McBurney
Penelope Branning ... Becky's Grandma

Tim Green ... Mr. Lamson
Susan Loughran ... Mrs. Lamson
Robert B. Hedges ... Minister
Mark Jordan ... Todd Carver
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for elements of mature subject matter.
Runtime:
118 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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The picture of Mrs. Grape as a young woman is a real life picture of Darlene Cates as a young woman. more
Goofs:
Continuity: After Gilbert sees the husband on the trampoline outside, he puts on his jacket and he pulls down his apron, but when he's coming out of the house moments later, he pulls his apron out of his trousers. more
Quotes:
Momma: You're my knight in shimmering armor. Did you know that?
Gilbert: I think you mean shining.
Momma: No shimmering. You shimmer, and you glow.
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67 out of 75 people found the following review useful.
Great Movie, 28 July 2004
9/10
Author: dsmotherman

This film starts out slow, but after we get to know the characters and their (dis)abilities, we begin to place ourselves in their shoes and the action picks up. Perhaps Leonardo DiCaprio's best performance ever, this movie is a true drama.

The focus of the movie is of course Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp). However, there are really several focal points in the movie, all of which add to a powerful storyline. As the title of the film suggests, just about everything seems to be a hardship for Gilbert, yet, somehow he manages to come to terms with reality and in the end obtains a newfound respect for life.

With good performances by supporting actors and actresses (Juliette Lewis, Darlene Cates, Leo D., and all the other "Grapes") and a nice comic relief from the city coroner (Bobby McBurney) and the local handyman (John C. Reilly), this movie should be seen by anyone who wishes to put themselves in a place where country roads and beautiful greenery give way to the perils and pitfalls of smalltown life.

Overall great acting, a good story, and something with which we can all relate. "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" is an excellent movie!

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