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The World According to Garp (1982): movie guide
The World According to Garp (1982) is a Drama, Comedy running about 136 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 405 votes. Notable cast includes Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1982-07-23
- Runtime: 136 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1982-07-23

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What is The World According to Garp 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.
Cast highlights
The World According to Garp features Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1982-07-23. Runtime: 136 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (405 votes). Genres: Drama, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The World According to Garp?
- The World According to Garp is listed as Drama, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The World According to Garp?
- The World According to Garp runs about 136 minutes.
- Who stars in The World According to Garp?
- Cast highlights include Robin Williams, Mary Beth Hurt, Glenn Close, John Lithgow, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy.
- Does Cinema Box stream The World According to Garp?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The World According to Garp?
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