What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

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Written by Peter Hedges

Directed by Lasse Hallström

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1993

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Drama about a small-town store delivery boy who has to function as the head of his household, as his younger brother is mentally disabled and his mother is an obese recluse. In spite of these responsibilities, the young man attempts to lead a normal existence, until he meets a woman passing through town and life becomes even more complicated.

When is What's Eating Gilbert Grape next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on 3e December 28th, 5:00pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Johnny DeppJohnny DeppGilbert Grape
Image for Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioArnie Grape
Image for Juliette LewisJuliette LewisBecky
Image for Mary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenBetty Carver
Darlene CatesBonnie Grape
Laura HarringtonAmy Grape
Mary Kate SchellhardtEllen Grape
Kevin TigheKen Carver
Image for John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyTucker Van Dyke
Crispin GloverBobby McBurney
Penelope BranningBecky's Grandma
Tim GreenMr. Lamson
Susan LoughranMrs. Lamson
Robert B. HedgesMinister
Mark JordanTodd Carver

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