What's Eating Gilbert Grape is a 1993 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström and starring Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis and Darlene Cates. It follows 24-year-old Gilbert, a grocery store clerk caring for his morbidly obese mother and his mentally impaired younger brother in a sleepy Iowa town. Peter Hedges wrote the screenplay, based on his 1991 novel of the same name. Filming took place from November 1992 to January 1993 in various parts of Texas. The film was well-received; 19-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio received his first Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, becoming the seventh-youngest nominee in the category.
| Director | Lasse Hallström |
| Produced by | Bertil Ohlsson, David Matalon, Meir Teper |
| Screenplay by | Peter Hedges |
| Starring | Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, John C. Reilly |
| Music | Alan Parker, Björn Isfält |
| Cinematography | Sven Nykvist |
| Edited by | Andrew Mondshein |
| Production, company | Matalon Teper Ohlsson |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | December 17, 1993 |
| Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million |
| Box office | $10 million (US) |
| Netflix ID | 60011552 |
About What's Eating Gilbert Grape
After his father's death, Gilbert must look after his morbidly-obese mother and mentally challenged brother, but this all changes once love walks into his life. Peter Hedges wrote the novel of the same name and wrote the screenplay for the film.
Achievement of What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Leonardo DiCaprio was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role of Arnie. The film gave Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar nomination.
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66th Academy Awards - The 66th Academy Awards ceremony, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, honored films released in 1993 and took place on March 21, 1994, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles beginning at 6:00 p.m.. 51st Golden Globe Awards - The 51st Golden Globe Awards, honoring the best in film and television for 1993, were held on January 22, 1994, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The nominations were announced on December 22, 1993.. 65th National Board of Review Awards - The 65th National Board of Review Awards, honoring the best in filmmaking in 1993, were announced on 14 December 1993 and given on 28 February 1994.. 6th Chicago Film Critics Association Awards - The 6th Chicago Film Critics Association Awards honored the finest achievements in 1993 filmmaking.. 19th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards - The 19th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, honoring the best in film for 1993, were given on 11 December 1993.. 1993 in film - The year 1993 in film involved many significant films, including the blockbuster hits Jurassic Park, The Fugitive and The Firm.. Films directed by Lasse Hallström.. Films set in Iowa.. Films about mental disability.. Films set in fictional populated places.. Films based on romance novels.. Films shot in Texas.. Films about dysfunctional families.
Latest information about What's Eating Gilbert Grape updated on July 28 2021.
