DramaComedy
Theatrical July 23, 1982
The World According to Garp (1982)
The World According to Garp is a book-based movie adapted from "The World According to Garp" by John Irving. This Drama/Comedy film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is July 23, 1982.
The Source Material
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Overview
Powerful and political, with unforgettable characters and timeless themes, The World According to Garp is John Irving’s breakout novel. The precursor of Irving’s later protest novels, it is the story of Jenny, an unmarried nurse who becomes a single mom and a…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- The World According to Garp
- Original Title
- The World According to Garp
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- US Theatrical
- July 23, 1982 · Rated R