


Film · Released
The World According to Garp
“Robin Williams is Garp. He's got a funny way of looking at life.”
The World According to Garp at a glance
The World According to Garp is a 1982 drama and comedy film, running 2h 16m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1982-07-23
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 405 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns her into a cultural icon.
Cast
14 names
Robin WilliamsT.S. Garp
Mary Beth HurtHelen Holm
Glenn CloseJenny Fields
John LithgowRoberta Muldoon
Hume CronynMr. Fields
Jessica TandyMrs. Fields
Swoosie KurtzThe Hooker
Brenda CurrinPooh
Peter Michael GoetzJohn Wolfe
Jenny WrightCushie
John IrvingReferee
Amanda PlummerEllen James
Bette HenritzeWoman Candidate
Katherine BorowitzRachelQuestions about The World According to Garp
Quick answersWhere can I watch The World According to Garp in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The World According to Garp is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The World According to Garp suitable for children?
The World According to Garp is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The World According to Garp about?
A struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns her into a cultural icon.
How long is The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp runs for 2h 16m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The World According to Garp trailer?
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