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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp is a 1982 English-language drama and comedy film directed by George Roy Hill. The cast is led by Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The World According to Garp was produced by Pan Arts and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 23, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Writers
- Steve Tesich
- Release date
- July 23, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Pan Arts, Warner Bros. Pictures
The World According to Garp cast & crew
The World According to Garp was directed by George Roy Hill and written by Steve Tesich.
The cast features Robin Williams as T.S. Garp, Mary Beth Hurt as Helen Holm, Glenn Close as Jenny Fields, John Lithgow as Roberta Muldoon, Hume Cronyn as Mr. Fields, and Jessica Tandy as Mrs. Fields.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Miroslav Ondříček and it was produced by George Roy Hill and Robert Crawford Jr..
Is The World According to Garp worth watching?
The World According to Garp holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 382 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, The World According to Garp is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The World According to Garp
Robin Williams
T.S. Garp
Mary Beth Hurt
Helen Holm
Glenn Close
Jenny Fields
John Lithgow
Roberta Muldoon
Hume Cronyn
Mr. Fields
Jessica Tandy
Mrs. Fields
Swoosie Kurtz
The Hooker
Brenda Currin
Pooh
Peter Michael Goetz
John Wolfe
Jenny Wright
Cushie
John Irving
Referee
Amanda Plummer
Ellen James
The World According to Garp — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The World According to Garp in United States?
The World According to Garp is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The World According to Garp in?
The World According to Garp is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is The World According to Garp rated?
The World According to Garp is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 382 ratings.
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