What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1994)
Life is a terrible thing to sleep through.
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | What's Eating Gilbert Grape |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 4, 1994 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, dysfunctional family, sibling relationship, obesity, widow, single mother, mentally disabled, grocery store, iowa, mentally handicapped child |
FAQ
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 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.
When was What's Eating Gilbert Grape released?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape was released on Mar 4, 1994 (status: Released).
Who directed What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
Lasse Hallström directed What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
What is the TMDB rating of What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 4,393 votes.