Teens
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 118 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1993 · 118 min · Romance · Drama
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Gilbert Grape shoulders the weight of caring for his morbidly obese mother and his younger, developmentally disabled brother, Arnie, in their small Iowa town. His life shifts with the arrival of free-spirited Becky, prompting him to re-evaluate his responsibilities and desires amidst family challenges.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate4/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
Heads up
- Discreet depiction of an affair
- Focus on obesity and its health impacts
- Challenging family dynamics
Models well
- Family loyalty and responsibility
- Empathy and understanding
- Embracing change and self-discovery
Talk about it after
- Caring for family members with special needs
- Dealing with grief and loss
- Finding your own path
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape - Trailer