“What's Eating Gilbert Grape” is a 1993 drama film directed by Lasse Hallström and based on the novel of the same name by Peter Hedges. The film tells the story of Gilbert Grape, a young man living in a small town in Iowa, who takes care of his morbidly obese mother and his mentally disabled younger brother, Arnie.
The movie explores Gilbert's struggles with his responsibilities and his desire for a different life, as well as his relationships with his family and friends. Gilbert's world is shaken up when a free-spirited young woman named Becky arrives in town and begins to challenge his perspective on life.
The film features a talented cast, including Johnny Depp as Gilbert, Leonardo DiCaprio as Arnie, Juliette Lewis as Becky, and Darlene Cates as Gilbert's mother. It was well-received by critics, with particular praise for DiCaprio's performance, and has become a cult classic over the years.
| Directed by | Lasse Hallström |
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| Produced by | Bertil Ohlsson David Matalon Meir Teper |
| Screenplay by | Peter Hedges |
| Based on | What's Eating Gilbert Grape by Peter Hedges |
| Starring | Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mary Steenburgen, John C. Reilly, Darlene Cates, |
| Music by | Alan Parker Björn Isfält |
| Cinematography | Sven Nykvist |
| Edited by | Andrew Mondshein |
| Production company |
Matalon Teper Ohlsson |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | December 17, 1993 |
| Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million |
| Box office | $10 million (US) |