The World According to Garp (1982)

Name: The World According to Garp
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1982
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Hume Cronyn

2h 16m United States of America

Drama Comedy

Plot

In "The World According to Garp," a young author grapples with the chaos of his life, heavily influenced by his unfaithful spouse and his outspoken feminist mother. Her provocative bestseller catapults her to fame, altering their dynamic and the perception of womanhood in society. As Garp navigates his career and personal struggles, he contemplates the complexities of love, fidelity, and identity amidst the backdrop of his mother's newfound celebrity and her radical beliefs.

Cast

Robin Williams Mary Beth Hurt Glenn Close John Lithgow Hume Cronyn Jessica Tandy Swoosie Kurtz Brenda Currin Peter Michael Goetz Jenny Wright John Irving Amanda Plummer Bette Henritze Katherine Borowitz Kate McGregor-Stewart