What's Eating Gilbert Grape

What's Eating Gilbert Grape is a 1993 romantic comedy-drama. This movie is about a family in Iowa. The title character, Gilbert (Johnny Depp), cares for his younger brother Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio). Arnie has intellectual disability (an I.Q. 70 or under). Gilbert also cares for his mother, Bonnie, who is very overweight (Darlene Cates). Juliette Lewis plays Becky. The movie was shown on December 17, 1993 with a limited release. It was released elsewhere between February and March 1994. The reviews were very positive with low box office.

Category:1993 romance movies
Category:1993 comedy movies
Category:1990s romantic comedy movies
Category:American romantic comedy movies
Category:Movies directed by Lasse Hallström
Category:Movies based on books
Category:Movies about brothers
Category:Movies about grieving
Category:Movies about intellectual disability
Category:Movies about obesity
Category:Movies about siblings
Category:Movies set in Iowa
Category:Paramount Pictures movies