In the film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," the affair between Betty and Gilbert is a complicated aspect of the story. Betty, a local woman, represents a potential escape for Gilbert from his burdensome home life, particularly his responsibilities toward his mentally challenged brother, Arnie, and his morbidly obese mother. However, Gilbert ultimately realizes that he cannot pursue a relationship with her without addressing his familial obligations and personal struggles first. The affair serves to highlight Gilbert's internal conflict and desire for freedom while emphasizing the themes of love, responsibility, and self-discovery.
Gilbert is a confirmed heterosexual. He was having an affair with 'Mrs. Betty Carver' and also with Becky. He loved women and was normal in every way.
Johnny Depp Plays adult Gilbert, but Leonardo diCaprio plays young Gilbert Grape.
By 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape?' it means what is annoying him or eating away at him.
The duration of What's Eating Gilbert Grape is 1.97 hours.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape was created on 1993-12-17.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape grossed $9,170,214 worldwide.
He played Arnie Grape in What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993. He was not in Sleepy Hollow.
Leonardo DiCaprio was 19 when he filmed What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape grossed $9,170,214 in the domestic market.
Gilbert Grape - teen at a life crossroads with too much responsibility (Johnny Depp) Arnie Grape - mentally retarded teen brother of Gilbert (Leonardo DiCaprio) Becky - teen girl who arrives in an Airstream convention (Juliette Lewis) Bonnie Grape - incredibly fat, demanding, depressed mother of Gilbert Becky's grandma - retired woman with an Airstream trailer
10000000000
Whats Eating Gilbert Grape. He played Arnie Grape the younger brother of Gilbert Grape who was played by Johnny Depp