What's Eating Gilbert Grape

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• Lasse Hallström

Written by

• Peter Hedges

Produced by

• Bertil Ohlsson
• David Matalon
• Meir Teper

Music by

• Alan Parker
• Björn Isfält

Cinematography

• Sven Nykvist

Edited by

• Andrew Mondshein

Cast

• Johnny Deppas Gilbert Grape
• Leonardo DiCaprioas Arnie Grape
• Juliette Lewisas Becky
• Mary Steenburgenas Betty Carver
• Darlene Catesas Momma
• Laura Harringtonas Amy Grape
• Mary Kate Schellhardtas Ellen Grape
• Kevin Tigheas Mr. Carver
• John C. Reillyas Tucker Van Dyke
• Crispin Gloveras Bobby McBurney
• Penelope Branningas Becky's Grandma
• Tim Greenas Mr. Lamson
• Susan Loughranas Mrs. Lamson
• Robert B. Hedgesas Minister
• Mark Jordanas Todd Carver
• Cameron Finleyas Doug Carver
• Brady Colemanas Sheriff Farrel
• Tim Simekas Deputy
• Nicholas Stojanovichas Boy #1
• Libby Villarias Waitress

Genres