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Marvin's Room (1996)

โ€œA story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 639 votes 1h 38m pg-13 Drama

#40 of 95 films from 1996 #2338 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jerry Zaks ยท Written by Scott McPherson

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Overview

A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.

Cast

Meryl Streepas Lee Wakefield Lacker
Diane Keatonas Bessie Wakefield
Leonardo DiCaprioas Hank Lacker
Robert De Niroas Wallace "Wally" Carter
Hume Cronynas Marvin Wakefield
Gwen Verdonas Ruth Wakefield
Hal Scardinoas Charlie Lacker
Dan Hedayaas Robert "Bob" Carter
Margo Martindaleas Charlotte Samit
Cynthia Nixonas Retirement Home Director
Kelly Ripaas Coral
John Callahanas Lance
Olga Meredizas Beauty Shop Lady
Joe Lisias Bruno

Facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1996
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” shorter as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$23,000,000
Box office$12,803,305 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0116999

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Questions

How long is Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Marvin's Room worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 639 votes, which places it #40 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 59%) and #2338 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room was directed by Jerry Zaks.
Who stars in Marvin's Room?
Meryl Streep as Lee Wakefield Lacker; Diane Keaton as Bessie Wakefield; Leonardo DiCaprio as Hank Lacker; Robert De Niro as Wallace "Wally" Carter; Hume Cronyn as Marvin Wakefield; Gwen Verdon as Ruth Wakefield.
What is Marvin's Room rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Marvin's Room?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1520.

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