Movie·1993·1h 58m
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Life is a terrible thing to sleep through.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.
Written By
Peter Hedges
Producer
Lasse Hallström, David Matalon
Cinematography
Sven Nykvist
Music
Björn Isfält
Editor
Andrew Mondshein
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
4,258 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Johnny Depp
Gilbert Grape
Leonardo DiCaprio
Arnie Grape
Juliette Lewis
Becky
Mary Steenburgen
Betty Carver
Darlene Cates
Momma
Laura Harrington
Amy Grape
Mary Kate Schellhardt
Ellen Grape
Kevin Tighe
Mr. 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
Cameron Finley
Doug Carver
Brady Coleman
Sheriff Farrel
Tim Simek
Deputy
// crew
Crew
Lasse Hallström
Director, Executive Producer
Peter Hedges
Screenplay
David Matalon
Producer
Björn Isfält
Original Music Composer
Alan C. Blomquist
Executive Producer
Bertil Ohlsson
Producer
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Meir Teper
Producer
Alan Parker
Original Music Composer
Andrew Mondshein
Editor
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