Marvin's Room (1996)
A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together.
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
Release Date: December 18, 1996
Cast
- Meryl Streep - Lee Wakefield Lacker
- Diane Keaton - Bessie Wakefield
- Leonardo DiCaprio - Hank Lacker
- Robert De Niro - Wallace "Wally" Carter
- Hume Cronyn - Marvin Wakefield
- Gwen Verdon - Ruth Wakefield
- Hal Scardino - Charlie Lacker
- Dan Hedaya - Robert "Bob" Carter
- Margo Martindale - Charlotte Samit
- Cynthia Nixon - Retirement Home Director
Screenplay
- Scott McPherson (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
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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.