Marvin's Room

Nan
1h 38m
1996
6.711 /10 (618)

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

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 1996-12-18

Top Billed Cast

Meryl Streep

Lee Wakefield Lacker

Diane Keaton

Bessie Wakefield

Leonardo DiCaprio

Hank Lacker

Robert De Niro

Wallace "Wally" Carter

Hume Cronyn

Marvin Wakefield

Gwen Verdon

Ruth Wakefield

Hal Scardino

Charlie Lacker

Dan Hedaya

Robert "Bob" Carter

Margo Martindale

Charlotte Samit

Cynthia Nixon

Retirement Home Director

Kelly Ripa

Coral

John Callahan

Lance

Olga Merediz

Beauty Shop Lady

Joe Lisi

Bruno

Steve DuMouchel

Gas Station Guy

Bitty Schram

Janine

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