What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Gilbert (Johnny Depp) is still a young man, but his mother (Darlene Cates) relies on him to be "the man of the house."  His responsibilities include watching over his brother, Arnie (a young Leonardo DiCaprio), who is mentally disabled.  The family lives in a small town and Gilbert's future seems destined to be joyless until fate steps in and Gilbert meets a newcomer (Juliette Lewis) who has a zest for living.

Great performances by all, especially DiCaprio who is totally convincing as a boy with mental challenges. 

This is a movie that will stay in your memory for a long long time.