Marvin's Room

Jerry Zaks directed Marvin's Room, a 1996 American drama film. The script was created by John Guare and was based on Scott McPherson's play of the same name, which he died in 1992. Marvin's Room, according to critics, stands out from the crowd of dysfunctional family dramas because of a strong ensemble that includes Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Bessie (Diane Keaton) and Lee (Meryl Streep) are sisters who have been separated for over two decades owing to their polar opposite personalities and life paths. Bessie stayed in Florida to care for their bedridden father (Hume Cronyn), while Lee married and had a family in Ohio. However, Bessie's doctor (Robert De Niro) has diagnosed her with leukemia and advised her that she requires a bone marrow transplant. Lee's troubled son (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Bessie's prognosis lead to an unexpected family reunion.