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What's Eating Gilbert Grape

1993Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

DramaRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic737.8Rotten Tomatoes90%89%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic737.8Rotten Tomatoes90%89%

Summary

Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Lasse Hallström
Written by
Peter Hedges
Produced by
David Matalon, Meir Teper, Bertil Ohlsson
Music by
Alan Parker, Björn Isfält

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Facts

December 17, 1993 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
December 17, 1993
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
39 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Be Careful What You Wish For, Make It Look Like an Accident +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream What's Eating Gilbert Grape?"

Questions about What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, What's Eating Gilbert Grape is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 73).

Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was What's Eating Gilbert Grape a box office flop?

Budget$11 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 91% of its budget.

What tropes does What's Eating Gilbert Grape use?

I Want My Beloved to Be HappyBe Careful What You Wish ForMake It Look Like an AccidentFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingAdapted OutPosthumous CharacterCloudcuckoolander's MinderBookendsShown Their WorkLet the Past BurnHikkikomoriDriven to Suicideand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Be Careful What You Wish For, and Make It Look Like an Accident.