Marvin's Room (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Marvin's Room is a drama film directed by Jerry Zaks, running about 98 minutes. “A story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A leukemia patient attempts to end a 20-year feud with her sister to get her bone marrow.
Who’s in it. Marvin's Room stars Meryl Streep as Lee Wakefield Lacker, Leonardo DiCaprio as Hank Lacker, Diane Keaton as Bessie Wakefield and Robert De Niro as Wallace "Wally" Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Marvin's Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marvin's Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marvin's Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marvin's Room (1996)?
- In US, Marvin's Room is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Marvin's Room worth watching?
- Marvin's Room holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marvin's Room?
- Marvin's Room stars Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro and Hume Cronyn.
- When was Marvin's Room released?
- Marvin's Room was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.