Marvin's Room

"A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together."

Feb 28 1997 PG-13 1h 38m
Drama

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

Plot

Years ago, the fiercely independent Lee took off for Ohio, while her older sister Bessie stayed home to look after their bedridden father, Marvin. Lee has troubles of her own, including her mischievous son Hank, who has a knack for burning down the neighborhood when she's not looking. Seventeen years since her last visit, and after an unexpected call from Bessie, Lee's packs up Hank and his younger brother Charlie for the trip home.

Written by

Scott McPherson

Directed by

Jerry Zaks

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Scott Rudin Productions, Miramax, Tribeca Productions

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 13 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
31,988
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA