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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.
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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.
- John Irving
- 1978
Jul 23, 1982 · A comedy drama film based on John Irving's novel, starring Robin Williams as a writer and Glenn Close as his feminist mother. See the plot summary, cast, reviews, trivia, goofs, and more on IMDb.
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- Comedy, Drama
- George Roy Hill
- 1982-07-23
Apr 24, 1978 · This is the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This is the life and death of a famous mother and her almost-famous son; theirs is a world of sexual extremes—even of sexual assassinations.
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A film adaptation of John Irving's novel about a writer and his feminist mother. The plot summary covers the main characters, themes, and events of the story, as well as some trivia and gaps.
Ebert criticizes the movie adaptation of John Irving's novel as a visual aid for the book's readers, without interpreting or reimagining the material. He finds the film entertaining but unmoved, and contrasts its tone with the novel's tragicomic vision of modern American life.
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.
