# The World According to Garp (1982)

> An eccentric writer and his fiercely independent mother navigate love, parenthood, feminism, and violence in a sharply observed tragicomic family saga.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6294

## Facts

- Runtime: 136 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: George Roy Hill
- Cast: Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Swoosie Kurtz, Brenda Currin
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084917/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, absurdist, reflective, literary adaptation night, character drama viewing

## Synopsis

A unique blend of humor and heart, exploring the complexities of life through the eyes of a writer and his unconventional mother.

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