# What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

> A tender small-town coming-of-age drama about a young caregiver whose devotion to his family collides with a sudden glimpse of freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1042

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Lasse Hallström
- Cast: Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, Darlene Cates, Laura Harrington, Mary Kate Schellhardt, Kevin Tighe
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108550/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, wistful, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love, family, and self-discovery in a small town.

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