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Marvin's Room

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Marvin's Room (1996)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:27

Rotten:3

Average Rating:7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Upon receiving a call from her leukemia-stricken sister after not speaking with her for two decades, a devil-may-care single mother packs up her two sons--one, a rebellious teen who has spent time... Upon receiving a call from her leukemia-stricken sister after not speaking with her for two decades, a devil-may-care single mother packs up her two sons--one, a rebellious teen who has spent time in a mental institution--and heads to Florida to reunite with her ailing sibling and their bedridden father. The women's differences in philosophy immediately spark a wrenching confrontation, but help arrives from the most unexpected of sources--the delinquent teen, whose reluctance to accept the family he never knew ultimately melts away when he discovers his aunt's true spirit. An acclaimed drama, adapted by Scott McPherson from his 1990 stage play. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actress--Diane Keaton. [More]

Starring: Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro

Starring: Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Hume Cronyn, Gwen Verdon, Hal Scardino, Dan Hedaya, Cynthia Nixon, Bitty Schram, Victor Garber, Helen Stenborg

Director: Jerry Zaks

Director: Jerry Zaks

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Brian Tallerico

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comment Comment | Mar., 24 2007 01:05 PM

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Emanuel Levy

Based on a play by Scott McPherson's who died of AIDS, it's impossible to watch the well-acted film (particularly Diane Keaton, who should get an Oscar nod) without thinking of its themees: the various approaches to love and the strength of family bonds

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Boyd van Hoeij

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Robert Roten

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Jake Euker

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comment Comment | Mar., 09 2006 08:39 PM

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Emanuel Levy

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Robin Clifford

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Michael Dequina

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Steve Crum

Slow, depressing family drama finely acted

comment Comment | Oct., 23 2004 06:34 PM

Kansas City Kansan

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Nell Minow

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comment Comment | Jun., 23 2004 06:52 PM

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Carol Cling

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comment Comment | Aug., 22 2003 01:35 PM

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Zany and emotionally-affecting story about death, aging parents, reconciliation, and the healing power of selfless love.

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Christopher Null

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Jeanne Aufmuth

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