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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.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Based-on-Novel, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1993) (USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Johnny Depp	.... Gilbert Grape
Leonardo DiCaprio	.... Arnie Grape
Juliette Lewis	.... Becky
Mary Steenburgen	.... Betty Carver
Darlene Cates	.... Bonnie Grape
Laura Harrington	.... Amy Grape

Supporting Cast:

Mary Kate Schellhardt	.... Ellen Grape
Kevin Tighe	.... Ken Carver
John C. Reilly	.... Tucker Van Dyke
Crispin Glover	.... Bobby McBurney
Penelope Branning	.... Becky's Grandma
Tim Green	.... Mr. Lamson
Susan Loughran	.... Mrs. Lamson
Robert B. Hedges	.... Minister
Mark Jordan	.... Todd Carver

Directors:

Lasse Hallström

Writers:

Peter Hedges