Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: Robin Williams is Garp. He’s got a funny way of looking at life.
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1982-08-13
- Runtime: 136.0 min
- Budget: $17.0 million
- Revenue: $29.7 million
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Pan Arts
Cast & Crew
Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Swoosie Kurtz, Brenda Currin, Peter Michael Goetz, Jenny Wright, John Irving, Amanda Plummer, Bette Henritze, Katherine Borowitz, Kate McGregor, Stewart, Mark Soper, George Roy Hill, Warren Berlinger
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The World According to Garp”
The World According to Garp is a 1982 comedy-drama film directed by George Roy Hill and starring Robin Williams. The film is based on the novel of the same name by John Irving.
The story follows the life of T.S. Garp (Williams), a young man who is determined to make his own way in life despite the fact that his mother, Jenny Fields (Glenn Close), is a strong-willed feminist who is determined to raise him without a father. Garp’s life is filled with a series of unique and often hilarious experiences, from his mother’s unorthodox parenting to his own romantic entanglements.
The film follows Garp as he navigates his way through life, from his early years as a student and writer to his later years as a husband and father. Along the way, Garp encounters a variety of characters, including his wife, Helen (Mary Beth Hurt), and his son, Walt (Joshua Mostel). Garp’s journey is filled with humor, heartache, and a few unexpected surprises.
The film also examines the changing social landscape of the 1970s and 1980s, as Garp and his family grapple with issues of gender, sexuality, and identity. As Garp navigates his way through life, he discovers that the world is much more complex and unpredictable than he ever imagined. In the end, Garp learns that life is a journey, and it’s up to him to make the
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