The World According to Garp
Robin Williams is Garp. He's got a funny way of looking at life.
19822h 16m6.7(394 votes)
DramaComedy
Synopsis
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.
The World According to Garp (1982) is a drama and comedy film directed by George Roy Hill. It stars Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, and Glenn Close. The film runs for 2 hours 16 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 394 votes.
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Director
Cast
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
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Who stars in The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp stars Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow, and was directed by George Roy Hill.
How long is The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes.
When did The World According to Garp come out?
The World According to Garp was released in 1982.
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The World According to Garp is a drama and comedy film.
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The World According to Garp holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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