The World According to Garp
1982, English. Directed by George Roy Hill.
Robin Williams is Garp. He's got a funny way of looking at life.
A struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns her into a cultural icon.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 July 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Tesich
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $30M
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What The World According to Garp is based on
The World According to Garp is based on The World According to Garp, a 1978 novel by John Irving, published by Dutton.
Novel · 1978
The World According to Garp
By John Irving
Published by Dutton
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The World According to Garp: quick answers
Is The World According to Garp worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 406 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The World According to Garp have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The World According to Garp. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The World According to Garp parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The World According to Garp is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The World According to Garp on?
The World According to Garp is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The World According to Garp?
If you liked The World According to Garp, try Almost Friends, Mother, This Is Where I Leave You.
Who directed The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp (1982) was directed by George Roy Hill and stars Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close.
What is The World According to Garp based on?
The World According to Garp is based on The World According to Garp, a 1978 novel by John Irving, published by Dutton.