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A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together. - Marvin's Room
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Title: Marvin's Room

Release Date: 18 Dec 1996

Runtime: 1h 38m

Genre: Drama

Director: Tribeca Productions, Miramax, Scott Rudin Productions

Production Companies: Tribeca Productions, Miramax, Scott Rudin Productions

Overview: A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.7 (590 votes)

Cast

  • Lee Wakefield Lacker: Meryl Streep
  • Bessie Wakefield: Diane Keaton
  • Hank Lacker: Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Wallace "Wally" Carter: Robert De Niro
  • Marvin Wakefield: Hume Cronyn
  • Ruth Wakefield: Gwen Verdon
  • Charlie Lacker: Hal Scardino
  • Robert "Bob" Carter: Dan Hedaya
  • Charlotte Samit: Margo Martindale
  • Retirement Home Director: Cynthia Nixon
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