What is wrong with Gilbert Grape?

What is wrong with Gilbert Grape?

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.

Is Arnie Grape dead?

His affair with Betty ends when she leaves town in search of a new life following her husband's death—he drowned in the family's wading pool after suffering a heart attack. ... She admits to Gilbert her knowledge of what a burden she has become to the family, and he forgives her.

What's wrong with Gilbert Grape cast?

Cast & Crew

• Johnny Depp. Gilbert Grape.
• Juliette Lewis. Becky.
• Mary Steenburgen. Betty Carver.
• Leonardo DiCaprio. Arnie Grape.
• Darlene Cates. Bonnie Grape.
• Laura Harrington. Amy Grape.
• Mary Kate Schellhardt. Ellen Grape.
• Kevin Tighe. Ken Carver.

Why is What's Eating Gilbert Grape rated PG 13?

MPAA explanation: mature themes, language.

How did Gilbert Grape's father died?

Miscellaneous. 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.

How old was Johnny in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

At just 19 years old he portrayed a mentally-disabled boy being looked after by his older brother, co-star Johnny Depp. While shooting What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Leonardo DiCaprio had the freedom to do whatever he wanted with his character and loved every minute of it.

How old was Johnny Depp What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

Both Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp worked with each other on the sets of What's Eating Gilbert Grape back in 1997 when they were merely 19 and 23 years old respectively.

Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape on Netflix?

Thankfully, it's easy to find online too, and while it's not currently available on Netflix or Hulu in the U.S., it can be streamed on Amazon Prime. The Lasse Hallström directed film is also available to rent from $2.99 or buy from $9.99 from services like iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu and Redbox.