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Marvin's Room (1996)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:27

Rotten:3

Average Rating:7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Upon receiving a call from her leukemia-stricken sister after not speaking with her for two decades, a devil-may-care single mother packs up her two sons--one, a rebellious teen who has spent time... Upon receiving a call from her leukemia-stricken sister after not speaking with her for two decades, a devil-may-care single mother packs up her two sons--one, a rebellious teen who has spent time in a mental institution--and heads to Florida to reunite with her ailing sibling and their bedridden father. The women's differences in philosophy immediately spark a wrenching confrontation, but help arrives from the most unexpected of sources--the delinquent teen, whose reluctance to accept the family he never knew ultimately melts away when he discovers his aunt's true spirit. An acclaimed drama, adapted by Scott McPherson from his 1990 stage play. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actress--Diane Keaton. [More]

Starring: Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro

Starring: Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Hume Cronyn, Gwen Verdon, Hal Scardino, Dan Hedaya, Cynthia Nixon, Bitty Schram, Victor Garber, Helen Stenborg

Director: Jerry Zaks

Director: Jerry Zaks

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Feb 9, 1999

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  • Marvin's Room
  • Leonardo DiCaprio (TITANIC, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN) drives an electrifying performance as the criminally rebellious son in this funny and stirring tale of one family's humor and heartache. Seventeen years ago, fiercely independent Lee (Meryl Streep -- ADAPTATION) left home ... and left behind her kindhearted sister Bessie (Diane Keaton -- THE FIRST WIVES CLUB) to care for their father, Marvin (Hume Cronyn). But now Lee is returning with her teenage son (DiCaprio), for a homecoming that's sure to turn the entire household upside down! Also starring Robert DeNiro (CASINO), this entertaining motion picture proves that people you know the least may be the ones you need the most!
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    03/24/07
    Brian Tallerico
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    Based on a play by Scott McPherson's who died of AIDS, it's impossible to watch the well-acted film (particularly Diane Keaton, who should get an Oscar nod) without thinking of its themees: the various approaches to love and the strength of family bonds

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    Michael Dequina
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    Slow, depressing family drama finely acted

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    Zany and emotionally-affecting story about death, aging parents, reconciliation, and the healing power of selfless love.

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    12/19/02
    Josh Gilchrist
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    A solid, if somewhat stiff, adaptation of a terrific play.

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