Brilliant acting duo: Johnny Depp and a very young Leonardo DiCaprio. In a small provincial town, a young guy named Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) is forced to support a large family consisting of a tired mother, two sisters, and a mentally challenged teenage brother. The brother is played by 17-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio.
The film is worth watching to once again be convinced: DiCaprio is a great actor! You have definitely never seen him in such a role.