Marvin's Room

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    98 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG13
  • |
    • Release Date
    1997
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Jerry Zaks
WRITTEN BY:
Scott McPherson
CAST INCLUDES:
Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

This Academy Award nominated film is based on the heartwarming Scott McPherson play of the same title, with stunning direction from Jerry Zaks (WHO DO YOU LOVE, CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS). Following the return of Lee, played by Meryl Streep (SOPHIE’S CHOICE, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA), to her family whom she had estranged, with her son, played by Leonardo DiCaprio (INCEPTION, THE DEPARTED), MARVIN’S ROOM is a deeply touching emotional experience. The New York Times raves, "Powerhouse casting and a heartbreaking history make the screen version of Marvin's Room more memorable than it otherwise would be."

SYNOPSIS

Years ago, the fiercely independent Lee took off for Ohio, while her older sister Bessie stayed home to look after their bedridden father, Marvin. Lee has troubles of her own, including her mischievous son Hank, who has a knack for burning down the neighborhood when she’s not looking. Seventeen years since her last visit, and after an unexpected call from Bessie, Lee’s packs up Hank and his younger brother Charlie for the trip home.

Marvin's Room

    Genre
    Drama
  • |
    • Runtime
    98 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG13
  • |
    • Release Date
    1997
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Jerry Zaks
WRITTEN BY
Scott McPherson
CAST INCLUDES
Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio
This Academy Award nominated film is based on the heartwarming Scott McPherson play of the same title, with stunning direction from Jerry Zaks (WHO DO YOU LOVE, CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS). Following the return of Lee, played by Meryl Streep (SOPHIE’S CHOICE, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA), to her family whom she had estranged, with her son, played by Leonardo DiCaprio (INCEPTION, THE DEPARTED), MARVIN’S ROOM is a deeply touching emotional experience. The New York Times raves, "Powerhouse casting and a heartbreaking history make the screen version of Marvin's Room more memorable than it otherwise would be."

Years ago, the fiercely independent Lee took off for Ohio, while her older sister Bessie stayed home to look after their bedridden father, Marvin. Lee has troubles of her own, including her mischievous son Hank, who has a knack for burning down the neighborhood when she’s not looking. Seventeen years since her last visit, and after an unexpected call from Bessie, Lee’s packs up Hank and his younger brother Charlie for the trip home.

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