Marvin's Room (1996)

A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together.

Marvin's Room (1996) poster

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

Director: Jerry Zaks
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rachel Portman
Cinematography: Piotr Sobociński
Editing: Jim Clark
Production: Tribeca Productions, Miramax, Scott Rudin Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $23M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Themes

Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

florida, sibling relationship, based on play or musical, sister, leukemia, reunion, cancer, bone marrow transplant, estranged sister

Trailer

Marvin's Room Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvin's Room about?
A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.
Who directed Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room was directed by Jerry Zaks.
Who stars in Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room stars Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Hume Cronyn, Gwen Verdon.
How long is Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Marvin's Room?
Marvin's Room had a budget of $23M.
How much did Marvin's Room gross?
Marvin's Room grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Marvin's Room produced?
Marvin's Room was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Marvin's Room?
The themes of Marvin's Room include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.