What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

Praying Mantis

Becky (Juliette Lewis) explains the peculiar mating habits of the praying mantis to Gilbert (Johnny Depp).

Directed by Lasse Hallström.

Released in 1993 by Paramount.

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  • character-type: Friend
  • action: Teach
  • editors-choice: Awkward Moments
  • primary-genre: Romance
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • primary-genre: Independent
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature
  • secondary-genre: Tearjerkers
  • secondary-genre: Romantic Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Independent Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Funny
  • setting: Trailer Park
  • theme: Nature
  • actor: Johnny Depp
  • actor: Juliette Lewis
  • director: Lasse Hallström
  • producer: Lasse Hallström
  • producer: David Matalon
  • producer: Meir Teper
  • producer: Bertil Ohlsson
  • producer: Alan C. Blomquist
  • cinematographer: Sven Nykvist
  • composer: Alan Parker
  • composer: Björn Isfält
  • editor: Andrew Mondshein
  • costume-designer: Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
  • production-designer: Bernt Amadeus Capra
  • role-name: Gilbert Grape
  • role-name: Becky
  • screenwriter: Peter Hedges
  • year: 1993
  • studio: Paramount