What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
📌 Available on Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story
In a suffocating small town, Gilbert Grape finds himself drowning in obligations, caring for his housebound mother and troubled younger brother while his own life withers away. What's Eating Gilbert Grape explores the collision between duty and desire when a free-spirited girl arrives to shake the foundation of his carefully constructed routine. Their romantic connection becomes a mirror, forcing Gilbert to confront the painful truth about sacrifice, family, and what it truly means to live. By the film's end, he discovers that sometimes the greatest act of love is knowing when to let go.
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Touching human drama
82
Strong recommendation
EnergySlow and contemplative
ToneWarm and melancholic
ExperienceA profound emotional journey exploring commitment, sacrifice, and true love in an ordinary life
Best suited forPerfect for fans of realistic drama, complex family stories, and slow-burn romance
What to expect from this title?Expect a viewing experience shaped by Slow and contemplative pacing and a Warm and melancholic tone.
Emotion drives the hookRelationships stay centralLess about blunt escalation
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 MPAA
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
118 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorLasse Hallström
WritingPeter Hedges
CastJohnny DeppLeonardo DiCaprioJuliette LewisMary SteenburgenDarlene Cates
ProductionLasse HallströmDavid MatalonAlan C. BlomquistBertil Ohlsson
MusicMichael KirchbergerDavid BrownlowBjörn Isfält
CinematographyPeter IovinoJeff CronenwethKevin Jewison
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
📉Box office loss0.91x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue did not cover the production cost
The box office run returned less than the reported budget, leaving a clear commercial shortfall.
Quick pulse
Clear loss
💹 Return multiple: 0.91x📈 ROI: -9%🧾 Box office loss
💰Budget
$11M11 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$10M10 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
📉Commercial shortfall
-$1M-1 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
📉Return multiple
0.91x0.91x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $11M • Revenue: $10M • Commercial gap: -$1M ROI -9%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Returned less than its budget.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Johnny Depp
Gilbert Grape
Leonardo DiCaprio
Arnie Grape
Juliette Lewis
Becky
Mary Steenburgen
Betty Carver
Darlene Cates
Momma
Laura Harrington
Amy Grape
Mary Kate Schellhardt
Ellen Grape
Kevin Tighe
Mr. Carver
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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
Director: Lasse Hallström
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
The film is available on Prime Video for streaming. You can access it directly through your subscription.
2What is the film's duration and release year?
The film runs for 118 minutes and was released in 1993, directed by Lasse Hallström.
3What is the plot of What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
The film follows Gilbert, a young man in a small town burdened with caring for his entire family while his personal dreams slowly fade away. He finds himself trapped between endless responsibilities and dying ambitions, in a deep drama that blends romance and realism.
4Is this film suitable for children and families?
The film is categorized as drama and romance and may contain sensitive themes related to family and responsibility. It is better suited for adult audiences or older teens.
5Who are the director and cast of the film?
The film is directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Darlene Cates, and Mary Steenburgen, a talented ensemble that delivered powerful performances.
6What genre is the film and what should viewers expect?
The film is a drama and romance that offers a deep emotional journey about human struggle and family relationships. Viewers should expect a poignant and sensitive story exploring themes of responsibility and personal sacrifice.
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