What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993, Drama/Comedy, 1h 58m
50 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
It's sentimental and somewhat predictable, but those are small complaints, given the tender atmosphere and moving performances at the heart of What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Read critic reviews
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Gilbert Grape
Becky
Betty Carver
Arnie Grape
Bonnie Grape
Amy Grape
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Critic Reviews for What's Eating Gilbert Grape
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (5)
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Despite Depp's tender melancholy, the performers who stay with you are those who dare to crack the surface of their characters' alienation.
March 22, 2021 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
Depp is subtly winning as a man-child oblivious to his own pent-up rage. But the performance that will take your breath away is DiCaprio's.
March 13, 2015 | Full Review… -
Even if you have a taste as I do for movies about dysfunctional families, you may be a little put off by the Grapes.
February 8, 2010 | Full Review… -
Suggests that the true heroes are those people who day by day must tend to misfits, and do so with love, tenacity and a determination not to go terminally sour in the process.
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Hallström's finally struck a chord with the Americans, though it's much the same cocktail of whimsy and worry, the eccentric and the banal, that he's been mixing all along.
February 11, 2006 | Full Review… -
Particularly impressive are the sweet, weirdly idyllic tone of Mr. Hallstrom's direction and Johnny Depp's tender, disarming performance as the long-suffering Gilbert Grape.
May 20, 2003
Audience Reviews for What's Eating Gilbert Grape
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Nov 16, 2018This has always been one of my favorite movies, such a great cast. The writing is also very good, heartwarming family story. Everyone should see this film, we all long to get away sometimes like Gilbert did.Super Reviewer
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May 29, 2016This coming-of-age movie stars Johnny Depp in the titular role, and he does fantastic work. However, the real story here is the performance given by Leonardo DiCaprio. Playing a young adult with mental illness, DiCaprio managed to pull off a wonderful performance without being offensive or watered-down. The subtle music really fit in well with the small-town feel. There were a few conveniences in the storyline, namely with the Carver family, but it didn't take away from the effect of the film overall. As far as feel-good movies go, this is one of the better examples; a bittersweet happy ending can have a lasting touch, and What's Eating Gilbert Grape has clearly impacted viewers to have such a following today.Ben B Super Reviewer
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Feb 14, 2016It's hard to believe that Leonardo DiCaprio has still not won an Oscar to this day. His performance in this at just twenty years old is superb. Sadly, his history of Oscar subs started here. Superb.Ian W Super Reviewer
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Mar 11, 2015A slice of life film about a small town family struggling to make it years after a family tragedy (the suicide of Gilbert Grape's father). Gilbert is played by Johnny Depp in his (in my opinion) best performance of his career. Depp was reportedly struggling with personal issues of his own during filming, and he certainly seems to use that despair in his performance. A tremendous cast, including a then unknown John C. Reilly, a young and incredible Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, and many relatively unknown others who give this movie tremendous depth. Everywhere you look there are talented actors adding color to this movie and almost every scene is affecting. It's a toss up between DiCaprio's performance as a boy with special needs, and Darlene Cates, a morbidly obese woman who had never acted before in her life for finest performance in this movie. Depp is excellent, but DiCaprio is a revelation and Cates is painfully honest and brave. This movie feels more like what real-life feels like than most Hollywood films have achieved. There are funny moments, tender moments and sad, lonely and desperate moments. Life can be very hard, with responsibilities and relationships to manage, and this movie captures that struggle and makes it compelling. Despite mostly positive reviews, this film remains underrated and is quickly becoming a forgotten masterpiece.Mark H Super Reviewer
What's Eating Gilbert Grape Quotes
| Gilbert Grape: | Why will I take care of it? |
| Arnie Grape: | Gilbert... |
| Gilbert Grape: | Hmm? |
| Arnie Grape: | 'Cause you're Gilbert. |
| Gilbert Grape: | 'Cause I'm Gilbert. |
| Gilbert Grape: | Where's Arnie? |
| Arnie Grape: | You can't find me! |
| Arnie Grape: | Mama! I want hot dogs! |
| Gilbert Grape: | It's the lobsters isn't it? |
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