Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape right for your family?
Movie 1993 118 min
Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.
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Likely present: Romance & relationshipsFamily themesHeavy emotional content
The synopsis describes complex family dynamics and a romantic relationship.
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