The World According to Garp (1982)


The World According to Garp
6.6 Listal rating
7 IMDB rating
Directed by


Starring (View all)
Mary Beth Hurt

Mary Beth Hurt

Helen Holm
Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Jenny Fields
John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Roberta Muldoon
Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

Mr. Fields
Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

Mrs. Fields
Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz

The Hooker
James McCall

James McCall

Young Garp


Written by
John Irving

John Irving

(novel)
Steve Tesich

Steve Tesich

(screenplay)


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The World According to Garp

6 years ago at May 25 9:06
2 votes
I read the book by John Irving a few times before I was even aware that there was a movie. I love the book, and I have enjoyed the movie each time I have seen it. It is close to the book, which is great---although, I don't like the actress who plays Helen. She isn't how I pictured that character while reading the book.

John Lithgow is good as the transsexual former football player w... read more

A disappointing movie

1 year, 6 months ago at Nov 17 6:45
2 votes
Indeed, I thought it was such a disappointing movie. First of all, I haven't read the book so I have no clue if it is faithfull or not. I don't know, I think I was expecting something deep and meaningful but, eventually, I thought the characters were rather annoying than interesting. I mean, there are some qualities and I was intrigued by the whole thing but eventually, I couldn't help thinking th... read more
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Release date : 23 July 1982
UPC: 085391126126
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