What's Eating Gilbert Grape 1993
“Life is a terrible thing to sleep through.”
What is What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" is a film that focuses on the life of a young man living in a small town. He has a significant amount of responsibility, particularly concerning his family members.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 17, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,000,000
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" is a film that focuses on the life of a young man living in a small town. He has a significant amount of responsibility, particularly concerning his family members. His mother is in a challenging situation due to her weight, which prevents her from leaving the house. His younger brother is mentally impaired and has a tendency to get into trouble. The young man works at a grocery store and is involved with a local woman. His life is disrupted by the arrival of a free-spirited individual. This newcomer brings change and potentially new experiences for the young man, who is already managing a complex domestic situation. The film explores the challenges and relationships within this small-town community.
Should you watch it?
“A small-town young man juggles heavy family responsibilities until a free-spirited newcomer shakes up his life.”
- Astute performances bring substance to this offbeat character study
- Engaging exploration of small-town life and family responsibility
- Can feel heavy with its themes of familial burden
- Features slow-paced dramatic elements
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about small-town life and complex family responsibilities.
The film contains mature dramatic themes suited for a PG-13 audience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
It follows a young man in a small town struggling to care for his family while pursuing his own life.
Who is Gilbert Grape's brother?
His younger brother is Arnie, who is mentally impaired and finds trouble easily.
Who is Gilbert's mother described as?
His mother is described as being so overweight that she cannot leave the house.
Who shakes up Gilbert's life?
A free-spirited woman named Becky shakes up his life.
When was the film released?
The film was released in December 1993.