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What's Eating Gilbert Grape

  • 19931993
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
234K
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POPULARITY
756
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Johnny Depp in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
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A young man in a small Midwestern town struggles to care for his mentally-disabled younger brother and morbidly obese mother while attempting to pursue his own happiness.A young man in a small Midwestern town struggles to care for his mentally-disabled younger brother and morbidly obese mother while attempting to pursue his own happiness.A young man in a small Midwestern town struggles to care for his mentally-disabled younger brother and morbidly obese mother while attempting to pursue his own happiness.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
234K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
756
205
  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writer
    • Peter Hedges(novel "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?")
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Juliette Lewis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lasse Hallström
  • Writer
    • Peter Hedges(novel "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?")
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Juliette Lewis
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    • 399User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos2

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    Photos87

    Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Johnny Depp in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Darlene Cates, Laura Harrington, and Mary Kate Schellhardt in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Johnny Depp in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Leonardo DiCaprio in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Darlene Cates, Laura Harrington, and Mary Kate Schellhardt in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Johnny Depp and Darlene Cates in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
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    What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
    Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, and Darlene Cates in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Gilbert Grapeas Gilbert Grape
    Leonardo DiCaprio
    Leonardo DiCaprio
    • Arnie Grapeas Arnie Grape
    Juliette Lewis
    Juliette Lewis
    • Beckyas Becky
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Betty Carveras Betty Carver
    Darlene Cates
    Darlene Cates
    • Mommaas Momma
    Laura Harrington
    Laura Harrington
    • Amy Grapeas Amy Grape
    Mary Kate Schellhardt
    Mary Kate Schellhardt
    • Ellen Grapeas Ellen Grape
    Kevin Tighe
    Kevin Tighe
    • Mr. Carveras Mr. Carver
    John C. Reilly
    John C. Reilly
    • Tucker Van Dykeas Tucker Van Dyke
    Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover
    • Bobby McBurneyas Bobby McBurney
    Penelope Branning
    • Becky's Grandmaas Becky's Grandma
    Tim Green
    • Mr. Lamsonas Mr. Lamson
    Susan Loughran
    • Mrs. Lamsonas Mrs. Lamson
    Robert B. Hedges
    • Ministeras Minister
    • (as Rev. Robert B. Hedges)
    Mark Jordan
    • Todd Carveras Todd Carver
    Cameron Finley
    Cameron Finley
    • Doug Carveras Doug Carver
    Brady Coleman
    Brady Coleman
    • Sheriff Farrelas Sheriff Farrel
    Tim Simek
    Tim Simek
    • Deputyas Deputy
    • Director
      • Lasse Hallström
    • Writer
      • Peter Hedges(novel "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?") (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Johnny Depp admitted that he got easily irritated by his co-star Leonardo DiCaprio during the filming of the movie. In an interview, Depp said, "It was a hard time for me, that film, for some reason. I don't know why. I tortured him (DiCaprio). I really did. He was always talking about these video games, you know? I told you it was kind of a dark period... 'No, I will not give you a drag of my cigarette while you hide from your mother again, Leo.'" Depp concluded, "I'd say the absolute truth is that I respect Leo a lot. He worked really hard on that film, and spent a lot of time researching. He came to set and he was ready to work hard and all his ducks were in a row."
    • Goofs
      The first time Arnie climbs the tower, Gilbert's pickup truck is parked below although he has not driven up yet.
    • Quotes

      Becky: Tell me what you want, as fast as it comes to you.

      Gilbert: Uhh...

      Becky: Okay?

      Gilbert: 'Kay.

      Becky: Okay. What do you want?

      [He's thinking about it]

      Becky: Faster!

      Gilbert: Okay. I want a new thing. House. I want a new house. And a family.

      [He sighs heavily]

      Gilbert: I want Momma to take aerobics classes. I want Ellen to grow up. I want a new brain for Arnie. I want...

      Becky: What do you want for you? Just for you?

      Gilbert: I want to be a good person.

    • Crazy credits
      The cast is listed with all capital letters in the ending credits. Leonardo DiCaprio's name is listed in capital letters with smaller font size for character "I" in "Di".
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Pelican Brief/Beethoven's 2nd/Philadelphia/What's Eating Gilbert Grape/Wrestling Ernest Hemmingway (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      This Magic Moment
      by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

      Performed by The Manor High School Marching Band

    User reviews399

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Great Movie
    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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    • dsmotherman
    • Jul 28, 2004

    FAQ5

    • Why did Gilbert abuse Arnie?
    • When and where does it take place?
    • Is this movie based on a novel?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ¿A quién ama Gilbert Grape?
    • Filming locations
      • Denton, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,032,765
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $74,421
      • Dec 19, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,032,765
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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