Marvin's Room
"A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together."
Originally released in 1996. Marvin's Room is a drama film. directed by Jerry Zaks.
Starring Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, and Leonardo DiCaprio
Synopsis
A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (620 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.8M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Meryl Streep
as Lee Wakefield Lacker
Diane Keaton
as Bessie Wakefield
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Hank Lacker
Robert De Niro
as Wallace "Wally" Carter
Hume Cronyn
as Marvin Wakefield
Gwen Verdon
as Ruth Wakefield
Hal Scardino
as Charlie Lacker
Dan Hedaya
as Robert "Bob" Carter
Margo Martindale
as Charlotte Samit
Cynthia Nixon
as Retirement Home Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,803,305
Production Companies
- Tribeca Productions
- Miramax
- Scott Rudin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marvin's Room about?
A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.
Who directed Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room was directed by Jerry Zaks.
How long is Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Marvin's Room released?
Marvin's Room was released on December 18, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marvin's Room?
The main cast of Marvin's Room includes Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Hume Cronyn.
Is Marvin's Room worth watching?
Marvin's Room has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 620 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.