What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
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- PG-13
- 1h 58min
- Drama
- 04 Mar 1994 (USA)
- Movie
A young man in a small Midwestern town struggles to care for his mentally-disabled younger brother and morbidly obese mother while attempting to pursue his own happiness.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Johnny Depp | ... |
Gilbert Grape
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| Leonardo DiCaprio | ... |
Arnie Grape
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| Juliette Lewis | ... |
Becky
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| Mary Steenburgen | ... |
Betty Carver
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| Darlene Cates | ... |
Momma
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| Laura Harrington | ... |
Amy Grape
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| Mary Kate Schellhardt | ... |
Ellen Grape
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| Kevin Tighe | ... |
Mr. Carver
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| John C. Reilly | ... |
Tucker Van Dyke
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| Crispin Glover | ... |
Bobby McBurney
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Penelope Branning | ... |
Becky's Grandma
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Tim Green | ... |
Mr. Lamson
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Susan Loughran | ... |
Mrs. Lamson
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Robert B. Hedges | ... |
Minister
(as Rev. Robert B. Hedges)
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Mark Jordan | ... |
Todd Carver
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| Cameron Finley | ... |
Doug Carver
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Brady Coleman | ... |
Sheriff Farrel
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| Tim Simek | ... |
Deputy
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Nicholas Stojanovich | ... |
Boy #1
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| Libby Villari | ... |
Waitress
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Kay Bower | ... |
Police Secretary
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| Joe Stevens | ... |
Burger Barn Manager
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| Mona Lee Fultz | ... |
Bakery Worker
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George Haynes | ... |
Dave
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Daniel Gullahorn | ... |
Boy #2
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David H. Kramer | ... |
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Brent Bratton | ... |
Burger Barn Employee (uncredited)
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Karey Green | ... |
Juvenile Townsperson (uncredited)
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Kirk Hunter | ... |
Townfolk (uncredited)
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| R.C. Keene | ... |
Airstream Caravanner (uncredited)
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Buck Reynolds | ... |
Juvenile Heckler (uncredited)
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| David Stanford | ... |
Townsperson (uncredited)
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Damian Tamburro | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lasse Hallström | ||
Written by
| Peter Hedges | ... | (novel "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?") |
| Peter Hedges | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Alan C. Blomquist | ... | executive producer |
| Lasse Hallström | ... | executive producer |
| David Matalon | ... | producer |
| Bertil Ohlsson | ... | producer |
| Meir Teper | ... | producer |
Music by
| Björn Isfält | ||
| Alan Parker | ||
Cinematography by
| Sven Nykvist | ||
Editing by
| Andrew Mondshein | ||
Editorial Department
| Elisa Cohen | ... | apprentice editor |
| Jennifer Davidoff Cook | ... | assistant editor (as Jennifer A. Davidoff) |
| Sue Malfitano | ... | apprentice editor |
| Betsy Mcmullin | ... | apprentice editor (as Betsy McMullin) |
| Mike Stanwick | ... | color timer |
| Richard Garibaldi | ... | home video mastering colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Gail Levin | ||
Production Design by
| Bernt Amadeus Capra | ... | (as Bernt Capra) |
Art Direction by
| John Myhre | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gretchen Rau | ||
| Jarrell Jay Knowles | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Renee Ehrlich Kalfus | ... | (as Reneé Ehrlich Kalfus) |
Makeup Department
| Toni G | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Rodd Matsui | ... | prosthetic makeup artist |
| Deborah Ann Piper | ... | hair stylist |
| Cindy J. Williams | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Cindy Williams) |
| Patty York | ... | makeup artist / makeup department head |
Production Management
| Richard J. Gelfand | ... | post-production supervisor / unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Linda Brachman | ... | second assistant director |
| Seth Cirker | ... | second second assistant director |
| David B. Householter | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Paul Ashmore | ... | set painter |
| Ron Ashmore | ... | lead scenic (as Ronald Ashmore) |
| J.P. Barrow | ... | carpenter |
| Joe Barrow | ... | carpenter (as J.P. Barrow) |
| Robert Beck | ... | property master |
| David Brace | ... | lead person |
| Sean Patrick Brennan | ... | set dresser |
| Rodney Brown | ... | carpenter |
| Kathy Budas | ... | art department coordinator |
| John V. Burson | ... | construction coordinator |
| Dennis DiAddezzio | ... | assistant property master (as Dennis F. DiAddezzio) |
| Ross Dreyer | ... | set dresser |
| Theresa Dringenberg | ... | scenic artist |
| Max Evers | ... | carpenter |
| Geoffrey S. Grimsman | ... | assistant art director |
| Teri Jo Kelley | ... | set painter |
| Kim Larsen-Santini | ... | set dresser (as Kim Larsen) |
| Timothy W. Lobdell | ... | carpenter (as Tim Lobdell) |
| Maya S. Macesich | ... | draftsperson |
| Jim McCallie | ... | carpenter |
| Elizabeth Jane Mcnamara | ... | set dresser (as Elizabeth McNamara) |
| Ron Merriam | ... | carpenter |
| Ronnie Miller | ... | carpenter |
| Frank Musitelle | ... | greens foreman |
| Maria Nay | ... | assistant set decorator (as Maria A. Nay) |
| Darren Patnode | ... | greensperson |
| Ronald Perkins | ... | construction foreperson (as Ronny Perkins) |
| William R. 'Rod' Prince | ... | carpenter |
| Alan R. Serotta | ... | carpenter |
| Don Stroud | ... | set dresser (as Bongo Don Stroud) |
| Stephanie Waldron | ... | greensman (as Stephanie Waldren) |
Sound Department
| Louis Bertini | ... | foley editor |
| Elisha Birnbaum | ... | foley artist (as Elisha Bairnbaum) |
| David Brownlow | ... | sound mixer |
| Kristine Bulakowski | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Jobe | ... | adr recordist |
| Neil L. Kaufman | ... | dialogue editor (as Neil Kaufman) |
| Michael Kirchberger | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Dan Korintus | ... | dialogue editor |
| George A. Lara | ... | foley engineer |
| Jane McCulley | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Eytan Mirsky | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Michael W. Mitchell | ... | apprentice sound editor (as Michael Mitchell) |
| Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jac Rubenstein | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Warren Shaw | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Paul P. Soucek | ... | sound effects editor |
| Stuart Stanley | ... | adr editor |
| Dominick Tavella | ... | foley mixer (as Dom Tavella) |
| Brian Vancho | ... | foley artist |
| David Wahnon | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Deborah Wallach | ... | adr editor |
| Kevin J. Ward | ... | boom operator |
| Michael J. Wechsler | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Stan Ginsel | ... | sound transferer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Howard Jensen | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Scott Prescott | ... | special effects |
| Paul Stewart | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Janet Brady | ... | stunts (as Janet S. Brady) |
| Rusty McClennon | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gary Price | ... | stunts (as Gary K. Price) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lucas Bielan | ... | second assistant camera |
| Dwight Cary | ... | electrician (as Dwight 'Curly' Cary) |
| Scott Conn | ... | electrician |
| Jeff Cronenweth | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | first company grip |
| Paul D. Fischer | ... | second company grip |
| Douglas C. Hart | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Chris Hayes | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Peter Iovino | ... | still photographer |
| Kevin Jewison | ... | camera operator |
| Key Kolb | ... | grip (as Key Kolb III) |
| John Lacy | ... | electrician |
| Robert Lewallen | ... | grip (as Robert H. Lewallen III) |
| Victoria J. Lowe | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Anastas N. Michos | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (as Anastas Michos) |
| Mike Moad | ... | dolly grip |
| Denise Nelson | ... | grip (as Denise B. Nelson) |
| Mary C. Nelson | ... | grip (as Mary Nelson) |
| Michael Palmer | ... | electrician |
| Chris Reddish | ... | electrician (as Christopher Reddish) |
| Patrick Reddish | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Charles Seligman | ... | grip |
| Penny Sprague | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera (as Penny Sprague Dixon) |
| John Vecchio | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Peter J. Verrando | ... | video playback operator |
Casting Department
| Jo Edna Boldin | ... | casting: Texas |
| Hal Masonberg | ... | casting production assistant |
| Bronni Stein | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nina Cockburn | ... | tailor |
| Mitzie Corbin | ... | set costumer |
| Lucy Corrigan | ... | assistant costume designer (as Lucy W. Corrigan) |
| Kathy Kiatta | ... | costume supervisor (as Kathleen Kiata) |
Location Management
| Gerard Averill | ... | location manager: re-shoot |
| Katie Cokinos | ... | assistant location manager |
| Charles Harrington | ... | location manager |
| George Whitley | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Chris Cozens | ... | music associate |
| Joseph S. DeBeasi | ... | composer: additional music / music editor |
| Chris Dibble | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Dave Hartley | ... | musician: piano solo (as David Hartley) |
| Graham Walker | ... | music production supervisor |
| Dan Goldwasser | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dianne Dreyer | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Todd Adair | ... | driver |
| Ray Appel | ... | driver (as R.L. Appel) |
| Mike Brennan | ... | driver |
| Tracy Craytor | ... | driver |
| Fulton 'Greg' Gilson | ... | driver (as Fulton Gregory Gilson) |
| Eddie Hatch | ... | driver (as Eddie L. Hatch) |
| Bruce Holland | ... | driver (as A. Bruce Holland) |
| Terry Johnson | ... | driver |
| Sam Lockhart | ... | driver (as Sammy M. Lockhart) |
| Joseph Lockwood | ... | driver (as Joseph P. Lockwood) / transportation |
| Lonnie Nelson | ... | transportation captain |
| Wayne Nelson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jack Prince | ... | driver |
| Wayne Williams | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Sherry Baumgart | ... | production auditor |
| Adam Braid | ... | production assistant (as Adam C. Braid) |
| Bryan Christner | ... | production assistant (as Bryan K. Christner) |
| Steve Cook | ... | group voices |
| Merrilee Dale | ... | assistant auditor (as Merrilee Anne Dale) |
| Brady Dial | ... | production assistant |
| Drew Ebersole | ... | group voices |
| Peter Fernandez | ... | group voices |
| Wayne Forman | ... | caterer |
| Sharon Goodin | ... | production assistant |
| Mary Griffin | ... | group voices |
| David Higby | ... | production assistant |
| Deborah Lee Johnson | ... | group voices |
| Kelly Kernan | ... | production assistant |
| Adrienne King | ... | group voices |
| Kathryn Korniloff | ... | production secretary |
| David H. Kramer | ... | group voices |
| Shelly Latham | ... | group voices |
| Cindy Lindauer | ... | set teacher |
| Mary Annette Melton | ... | production assistant |
| Alex F. Newsome | ... | production assistant |
| Brian O'Kelley | ... | production assistant (as Brian L. O'Kelley) |
| Jason Pace | ... | group voices |
| Paulette Rubinstein | ... | group voices |
| Diane Weidenkopf | ... | production assistant |
| Patrick Welsh | ... | group voices |
| Kelley Wood | ... | production coordinator |
| Beverly Jusi | ... | post-production accountant (uncredited) |
| Kathy Lamkin | ... | stand-in: "Mama" (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Carolyn Quinn | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1993) (United States) (theatrical)
- J&M Entertainment (1994) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1994) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cine Saison (1994) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (1994) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1994) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1994) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1994) (Australia) (theatrical)
- UGC Distribution (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1994) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Eagle Films (1993) (Non-US) (tv) (Middle East)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1994) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Europa Vision (1994) (Finland) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Touchstone Home Video (1994) (Germany) (VHS)
- RCV Film Distribution (1995) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1995) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1996) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1996) (United States) (tv)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1997) (Finland) (tv)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (1998) (Netherlands) (VHS) (retail)
- Film4 (1998) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Nelonen (1999) (Finland) (tv)
- Fun 4 All Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Media Discount Group (Netherlands) (VHS) (Fun 4 All Video)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS) (rental)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Touchstone Home Video (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Finland) (DVD)
- Buena Vista International (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Emerald (2007) (Argentina) (DVD) (re-release) (platinum edition)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2007) (Australia) (DVD)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2010) (Canada) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Rok Americas (2010) (Thailand) (DVD)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Fabulous Films (2021) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Fabulous Films (2021) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- North Video Film (2009) (Czechia) (DVD)
- Palatin Media (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Palatin Media (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- SBS Movies (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Videogram (2005) (Russia) (DVD)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1993) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- David Cramer's Looping Group (voice casting)
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- La-La Land Records (soundtrack) (limited edition CD)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Unique Catering (catering)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
There isn't much for Gilbert to look forward to in the small, dying town of Endora. The only thing keeping him sane is his mentally-challenged brother, and his physically-challenged mother. Despite the challenges that are posed in this small town, Gilbert had forgotten that he has become challenged himself and, with the help of a marooned world traveler, begins to see the bigger picture. Written by Mal Fee Zants |
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| Taglines | Arnie knows a secret. His big brother Gilbert is the greatest person on the planet. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $11,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Johnny Depp felt bad about having to ridicule Darlene Cates' character, "Momma," and would often apologize to her after shooting. Depp once said to Cates, "Man, I want you to know how much I hated having to say those things about you, or about your character." See more » |
| Goofs | Gilbert never says that his father died 17 years ago. He said that his father was "hung out to dry 17 years ago", meaning he probably lost a business or a lot of money, and a few years later committed suicide, so he really is Ellen's father. Arnie is also pretty aware of his father's method of dying. If he had died 17 years before, Arnie would just have been a baby, therefore not knowing exactly what happened. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Pelican Brief/Beethoven's 2nd/Philadelphia/What's Eating Gilbert Grape/Wrestling Ernest Hemmingway (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | This Magic Moment See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The cast is listed with all capital letters in the ending credits. Leonardo DiCaprio's name is listed in capital letters with smaller font size for character "I" in "Di". See more » |
| Quotes |
Becky:
Tell me what you want, as fast as it comes to you. Gilbert: Uhh... Becky: Okay? Gilbert: 'Kay. Becky: Okay. What do you want? [He's thinking about it] Becky: Faster! Gilbert: Okay. I want a new thing. House. I want a new house. And a family. [He sighs heavily] Gilbert: I want Momma to take aerobics classes. I want Ellen to grow up. I want a new brain for Arnie. I want... Becky: What do you want for you? Just for you? Gilbert: I want to be a good person. See more » |