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Marvin's Room
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Marvin's Room

1996-12-18 · 98 min · ★ 6.7

Drama

A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.

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Directors
Jerry Zaks
Production companies
Tribeca Productions, Miramax, Scott Rudin Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 23,000,000
Revenue
USD 12,803,305

Top Cast

Meryl StreepMeryl StreepLee Wakefield Lacker
Diane KeatonDiane KeatonBessie Wakefield
Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioHank Lacker
Robert De NiroRobert De NiroWallace "Wally" Carter
Hume CronynHume CronynMarvin Wakefield
Gwen VerdonGwen VerdonRuth Wakefield
Hal ScardinoHal ScardinoCharlie Lacker
Dan HedayaDan HedayaRobert "Bob" Carter
Margo MartindaleMargo MartindaleCharlotte Samit
Cynthia NixonCynthia NixonRetirement Home Director
Kelly RipaKelly RipaCoral
John CallahanJohn CallahanLance
Olga MeredizOlga MeredizBeauty Shop Lady
Joe LisiJoe LisiBruno
Steve DuMouchelSteve DuMouchelGas Station Guy
Bitty SchramBitty SchramJanine
Lizbeth MackayNovice
Helen StenborgHelen StenborgNun on Phone
Sally ParrishNun #3

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