Marvin's Room

1996
12
1h 38m

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6.7/10

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After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.After seventeen years, a fiercely independent woman and her rebellious son return home and together they turn the family she left behind upside down.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

31K

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POPULARITY

3,514

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 13 nominations total

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Trivia
Writer Scott McPherson died of complications from AIDS shortly after completing this adaptation of his stage play. As such, it is his only film screenplay.

Goofs
As Meryl Streep's character is packing her suitcase in a hurry, she grabs an article of clothing off the wall and the clock can be seen falling. In the next scene she is grabbing another article of clothing off the wall and the clock is back in place.

Quotes
Hank: Most of the time I just keep to myself. I think like what it would be like to be... someone else.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Mars Attacks!/Marvin's Room/The Preacher's Wife/Hamlet/Citizen Ruth (1996)

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Written by Jim Jacobsen (as James Williamson)
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8/10

Oh what a difference a screenplay makes!!!!

I came across this movie on Netflix and thought I would give it a go! Surely a movie with Meryl Streep and Dianne Keaton wouldn't disappoint! It sure didn't! While the story has been done before in various formats it's the screenplay that makes this movie a real gem. The main three actors really do a great job. But with Streep, Keaton and DiCaprio one would expect nothing less. For me the the late Gwen Verdon steals the show. she really shows how comedy should be done. The scene with the orange is one that stands out. A mixture of comedy and heart wrenching reality showcases how underrated she has been. This for me should have definitely gained a nod in any supporting actress awards. This movie certainly won't change your life but it really does provide you with food for though about love, family and the importance of life! Give it a go. It won't disappoint.