The World According to Garp (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, The World According to Garp is a comedy and drama film directed by George Roy Hill, running about 136 minutes. “Robin Williams is Garp. He's got a funny way of looking at life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The World According to Garp stars Robin Williams as T.S. Garp, Mary Beth Hurt as Helen Holm, Glenn Close as Jenny Fields and John Lithgow as Roberta Muldoon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The World According to Garp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World According to Garp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World According to Garp tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The World According to Garp (1982)?
- In US, The World According to Garp is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The World According to Garp worth watching?
- The World According to Garp holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The World According to Garp?
- The World According to Garp stars Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow and Hume Cronyn.
- When was The World According to Garp released?
- The World According to Garp was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.