
"Life is a terrible thing to sleep through."
Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.
Gilbert Grape

Becky

Arnie Grape

Betty Carver

Bonnie Grape

Amy Grape

Ellen Grape

Ken Carver

Tucker Van Dyke

Bobby McBurney

Becky's Grandma

Mr. Lamson
Mrs. Lamson

Minister
Todd Carver
Doug Carver

Sheriff Jerry Farrel

Deputy
Boy #1
Waitress

Police Secretary
Burger Barn Manager

Bakery Worker

Dave
Boy #2
Group (voice)
Burger Barn Employee (uncredited)
Townfolk (uncredited)
Juvenile Heckler (uncredited)
Townsperson (uncredited)