dysfunctional family dramas thanks to an impeccable cast that includes Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, and Leonardo DiCaprio." Metacritic gave the film a score of 68 out of 100 based on 20 critical reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Accolades Further reading Marvin's Room Screen Adaptation: A Scriptwriting Handbook, by Kenneth Portnoy. Published by Focal Press, 1998. . Grace in Suffering: Marvin's Room Praying the Movies: Daily Meditations from Classic Films, by Edward McNulty, McNulty. Geneva Press, 2001. . References External links Marvin's Room at San Francisco Chronicle. 1996 films 1996 drama films 1996 independent films American drama films American independent films Films about cancer Films about dysfunctional families Films about sisters American films based on plays Films shot in Florida Films shot in New Jersey Films shot in New York City Films produced by Scott Rudin Films scored by Rachel Portman Films about mother–son relationships Miramax films 1996 directorial debut films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films