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What's Eating Gilbert Grape Review (1993) — 79% Celluloid Score

Directed by Lasse Hallström · 1993 ·

Short answer

Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape worth watching?

Yes. What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

79%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
73 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 58m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12 (UK) · PG (Australia) · PG (Canada) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Johnny Depp , Juliette Lewis , Mary Steenburgen , Darlene Cates , Laura Harrington , Mary Kate Schellhardt , Kevin Tighe , John C. Reilly , Crispin Glover
Language
English

Also known as ¿A quién ama Gilbert Grape? Gilbert Grape Gilbert Grape - Irgendwo in Iowa Gilbert Grape: Aprendiz de Sonhador ギルバート・グレイプ 길버트 그레이프 不一样的天空 戀戀情深

Where to watch

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Where to watch What's Eating Gilbert Grape by country

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Japan U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, Wavve, TVING

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
  • Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape worth watching?

    Yes — What's Eating Gilbert Grape earns a 79% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    DiCaprio’s Oscar-nominated Arnie — a breakthrough supporting turn opposite Johnny Depp in small-town Iowa.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is 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.

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    What's Eating Gilbert Grape: frequently asked questions

    Is What's Eating Gilbert Grape worth watching?

    Yes. What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) has a Celluloid Score of 79%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

    What's Eating Gilbert Grape runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

    What is What's Eating Gilbert Grape rated?

    What's Eating Gilbert Grape is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12 in the UK, PG in Australia, PG in Canada and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

    What's Eating Gilbert Grape is directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, Darlene Cates.

    What is the Metascore for What's Eating Gilbert Grape?

    Metacritic's Metascore for What's Eating Gilbert Grape is 73 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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