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The World According to Garp

The World According to Garp

Robin Williams is Garp. He's got a funny way of looking at life.

A struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns her into a cultural icon.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The World According to Garp
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1982-08-13
  • Runtime: 136 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (357 votes)
  • Budget: $17,000,000
  • Revenue: $29,712,172
  • Production Companies: Pan Arts, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7743
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

as T.S. Garp

Mary Beth Hurt

Mary Beth Hurt

as Helen Holm

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

as Jenny Fields

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

as Roberta Muldoon

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

as Mr. Fields

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

as Mrs. Fields

Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

as The Hooker

Brenda Currin

Brenda Currin

as Pooh

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

as John Wolfe

Jenny Wright

Jenny Wright

as Cushie

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

John Irving on why The World According to Garp is more relevant now than he ever imagined

The World According to Garp - Original Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookpregnancywrestlingwrestlerchildlessnesspaternitylovewritertypewriterreflectivegay themehomosexualitywistfulcomplicatedvibrant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The World According to Garp?

The World According to Garp is a Drama, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1982-08-13.

Who are the main actors in The World According to Garp?

The main cast includes Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Hume Cronyn, .

Where can I watch The World According to Garp online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The World According to Garp is available.

Is The World According to Garp based on a true story?

Robin Williams is Garp. He's got a funny way of looking at life.

What is the IMDb rating of The World According to Garp?

The World According to Garp has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 357 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The World According to Garp?

The movie had a production budget of $17,000,000 and earned $29,712,172 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The World According to Garp?

The soundtrack was composed by Pan Arts, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The World According to Garp filmed?

The World According to Garp was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The World According to Garp?

The total runtime of The World According to Garp is 136 minutes.

Is The World According to Garp suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The World According to Garp?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The World According to Garp.

Does The World According to Garp have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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