What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993, English. Directed by Lasse Hallström.
Life is a terrible thing to sleep through.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Lasse HallströmDirector
- Johnny DeppGilbert Grape
- Leonardo DiCaprioArnie Grape
- Juliette LewisBecky
- Mary SteenburgenBetty Carver
- Darlene CatesMomma
- Laura HarringtonAmy Grape
- Mary Kate SchellhardtEllen Grape
- Kevin TigheMr. Carver
- John C. ReillyTucker Van Dyke
- Crispin GloverBobby McBurney
- Penelope BranningBecky's Grandma
- Tim GreenMr. Lamson
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1993
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Hedges
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $10M
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What What's Eating Gilbert Grape is based on
What's Eating Gilbert Grape is based on What's Eating Gilbert Grape, a 1991 novel by Peter Hedges.
Novel · 1991
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
By Peter Hedges
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape: quick answers
Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 4,443 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does What's Eating Gilbert Grape have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What's Eating Gilbert Grape on?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
If you liked What's Eating Gilbert Grape, try Tim, Love Everlasting, The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Who directed What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) was directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis.
What is What's Eating Gilbert Grape based on?
What's Eating Gilbert Grape is based on What's Eating Gilbert Grape, a 1991 novel by Peter Hedges.