Marvin's Room(1996)
“A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together.”
Overview
A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.
Director
Jerry Zaks
Studio
Tribeca Productions
Budget
$23M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Meryl Streep
as Lee Wakefield Lacker
Diane Keaton
as Bessie Wakefield
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Hank Lacker
Robert De Niro
as Wallace "Wally" Carter
Hume Cronyn
as Marvin Wakefield
Gwen Verdon
as Ruth Wakefield
Hal Scardino
as Charlie Lacker
Dan Hedaya
as Robert "Bob" Carter
Margo Martindale
as Charlotte Samit
Cynthia Nixon
as Retirement Home Director
Kelly Ripa
as Coral
John Callahan
as Lance
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$23M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Tribeca Productions • Miramax • Scott Rudin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Marvin's Room?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Marvin's Room (1996).
What is Marvin's Room about?▼
A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.
Who directed Marvin's Room?▼
Marvin's Room was directed by Jerry Zaks and released in 1996. It is a drama film.
How long is Marvin's Room?▼
Marvin's Room has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Marvin's Room?▼
The cast of Marvin's Room includes Meryl Streep as Lee Wakefield Lacker, Diane Keaton as Bessie Wakefield, Leonardo DiCaprio as Hank Lacker, Robert De Niro as Wallace "Wally" Carter, Hume Cronyn as Marvin Wakefield and more.
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