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The World According to Garp is a 1982 American comedy-drama film produced and directed by George Roy Hill and starring Robin Williams in the title role. Written by Steve Tesich, it is based on the 1978 novel of the same title by John Irving.
Jul 23, 1982 · The World According to Garp: Directed by George Roy Hill. With Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow. 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.
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- Comedy, Drama
- George Roy Hill
- 1982-07-23
Oct 20, 2023 · T. S. Garp (Robin Williams) is brought up by an eccentric, proto-feminist single mother (Glenn Close) who, inspired by his fledgling efforts as a writer, writes a book that makes her a controversial celebrity, and he must learn to deal with horrific pain, the spectre of death, and heartbreak while yet affirming life.
- 136 min
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- George Roy Hill
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Oscar-winner and madcap comic genius ROBIN WILLIAMS ("Good Will Hunting," "Patch Adams") stars in this emotionally powerful tragicomedy that follows T.S. Garp -- the most human being you'll ever ...
The World According to Garp is John Irving's fourth novel, about a man born out of wedlock to a feminist leader who grows up to be a writer. Published in 1978, the book was a bestseller for several years.
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Purchase The World According To Garp on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Academy Award winner Robin Williams, Glenn Close, and John Lithgow star in this film based on John Irving's expansive, off beat best-selling novel.
