The World According to Garp (1982)

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Directed by

George Roy Hill

Starring (View all)

Robin Williams
T.S. Garp

Mary Beth Hurt
Helen Holm

Glenn Close
Jenny Fields

John Lithgow
Roberta Muldoon

Hume Cronyn
Mr. Fields

Jessica Tandy
Mrs. Fields

Swoosie Kurtz
The Hooker

James McCall
Young Garp

Written by

John Irving
(novel)

Steve Tesich
(screenplay)

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The World According to Garp

16 years, 11 months ago at May 25 14:06

Jessica

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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

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5 years, 2 months ago at Feb 3 5:48

coffee-boy

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an interesting character study, kind of sad to me but i thought it was well- acted. also very thought provoking. sad because i hated the way he was treated as a child and then cheated on by his wife.
i've said previously that i don't watch a lot of movies and this one is a good representation of why; tv and movies, in my opinion are supposed to "entertain". this movie had very little e... read more

A disappointing movie

12 years, 5 months ago at Nov 17 12:45

johanlefourbe

2 votes

Seriously, this movie must be one of the most disappointing features I have ever seen. I don’t know, since I kept hearing good things about this flick, I built up some rather huge expectations and it sure didn’t live up to those expectations. First of all, I haven't read the book so I have no clue if it is faithful or not. Secondly, to be honest, it wasn’t actually a bad movie, not all but ... read more

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“an interesting character study, kind of sad to me but i thought it was well- acted. also very thought provoking. sad because i hated the way he was treated as a child and then cheated on by his wife.

i've said previously that i don't watch a lot of movies and this one is a good representation of why; tv and movies, in my opinion are supposed to "entertain". this movie had very little entertainment value for me” read more

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