... man who is struggling to find himself while also caring for his family. One of his family members includes his brother, a 17-year-old boy named Arnie Grape. Arnie is a teenage boy who loves his mother, enjoys climbing trees, and is excited about his upcoming birthday. He also happens to be mentally handicapped. Though there are a few lighthearted moments in the film where you laugh ... at some of the situations involving Arnie, the film portrays Arnie's disability with understanding and sensitivity. The family is excited about Arnie's 18th birthday, because doctors ... that show some o...

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