Marvin's Room (1997) on Netflix

Years ago, the fiercely independent Lee took off for Ohio, while her older sister Bessie stayed home to look after their bedridden father, Marvin. Lee has troubles of her own, including her mischievous son Hank, who has a knack for burning down the neighborhood when she's not looking. Seventeen years since her last visit, and after an unexpected call from Bessie, Lee's packs up Hank and his younger brother Charlie for the trip home.bone marrow transplantunited statesusafriendshipleukemia45 morePlot summaryAdd synopsisTaglinesA story about the years that keep us apart... And the moments that bring us together.GenreDramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief languageParents guide