Marvin's Room (1996) movie poster

Marvin's Room (1996)

"A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 75% (RT: 83%, MC: 67) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Jerry Zaks
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (624 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metacritic
67
Cast
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
Hal Scardino as Charlie Lacker
Dan Hedaya as Robert "Bob" Carter
Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 624 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 75%.
Overview
A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Marvin's Room was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Meryl Streep spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Marvin's Room is a 1996 drama film directed by Jerry Zaks. A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow. The film has been rated by 624 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Marvin's Room delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Marvin's Room (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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