What's Eating Gilbert Grape
"Life is a terrible thing to sleep through."
Originally released in 1993. What's Eating Gilbert Grape is a romance/drama film. directed by Lasse Hallström.
Starring Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, and Leonardo DiCaprio
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (4,167 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$10M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Depp
as Gilbert Grape
Juliette Lewis
as Becky
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Arnie Grape
Mary Steenburgen
as Betty Carver
Darlene Cates
as Bonnie Grape
Laura Harrington
as Amy Grape
Mary Kate Schellhardt
as Ellen Grape
Kevin Tighe
as Ken Carver
John C. Reilly
as Tucker Van Dyke
Crispin Glover
as Bobby McBurney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What's Eating Gilbert Grape about?
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...
Who directed What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape was directed by Lasse Hallström.
How long is What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was What's Eating Gilbert Grape released?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape was released on December 17, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
The main cast of What's Eating Gilbert Grape includes Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mary Steenburgen, Darlene Cates.
Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape worth watching?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 4,167 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.