What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) Rating: Starring: Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Juliette Lewis, Darlene Cates, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen Director: Lasse Hallstrom Category: Drama, Family, Independent, Classic Studio: Paramount Pictures Subtitles: English Length: 117 mins Want to buy?           Life Is A Terrible Thing To Sleep Through. Johnny Depp plays Gilbert and Juliette Lewis is the girl who turns his life around in this flawless blend of comedy and drama that includes Leonardo DiCaprio's stunning Oscar®- nominated performance as Gilbert's mentally impaired younger brother.Newcomer Darlene Cates (as Momma) and Mary Steenburgen (as a housewife who wants Gilbert all to herself) co-star in "one of the most real, honest and unusual pictures of the year" (Bill Diehl, ABC RadioNetwork).