Marvin's Room

1996
PG-13
1h 38m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

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Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep in Marvin's Room (1996)

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After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

31K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 13 nominations total

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Trivia
Writer Scott McPherson died of complications from AIDS shortly after completing this adaptation of his stage play. As such, it is his only film screenplay.

Goofs
After Lee walks in the house, the low camera angle shows her arm down and bag at her side. In the next shot, her arm is up and bag is at waist height.

Quotes
Hank: Most of the time I just keep to myself. I think like what it would be like to be... someone else.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Mars Attacks!/Marvin's Room/The Preacher's Wife/Hamlet/Citizen Ruth (1996)

Soundtracks
Consumer Watch
Written by Jim Jacobsen (as James Williamson)
Courtesy of Ole Georg Music (ASCAP)

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Featured review

8/10

Oh what a difference a screenplay makes!!!!

I came across this movie on Netflix and thought I would give it a go! Surely a movie with Meryl Streep and Dianne Keaton wouldn't disappoint! It sure didn't! While the story has been done before in various formats it's the screenplay that makes this movie a real gem. The main three actors really do a great job. But with Streep, Keaton and DiCaprio one would expect nothing less. For me the the late Gwen Verdon steals the show. she really shows how comedy should be done. The scene with the orange is one that stands out. A mixture of comedy and heart wrenching reality showcases how underrated she has been. This for me should have definitely gained a nod in any supporting actress awards. This movie certainly won't change your life but it really does provide you with food for though about love, family and the importance of life! Give it a go. It won't disappoint.