All the books by John Irving adapted to cinema and television, ranked

Homer Wells, an orphan, grows up in a Maine orphanage directed by kindly, avuncular Dr. Wilbur Larch. Homer, the oldest among the orphans, is very bright, helpful and even-tempered, so Larch trains him in obstetrics and abortions as an apprentice, despite Homer’s never having attended high school.

T. S. Garp is the out-of-wedlock son of a feminist mother, Jenny Fields, who wanted a child but not a husband. A nurse during World War II, she encounters a dying ball turret gunner known only as Technical Sergeant Garp who was severely brain damaged in combat, whose morbid priapism allows her to rape him and so be impregnated. She names the resultant child after Garp.

Despite being the smallest child in the town, Simon Birch possesses an inner conviction that he is destined for a grand purpose. With unwavering determination, he embarks on an unending quest to uncover his true calling, yet often finds himself entangled in misadventures. In the midst of Simon’s exploits, his steadfast and devoted best friend, Joe, endeavors to unveil the enigmatic identity of his father.

Taking place in the idyllic beach community of East Hampton, New York, this film delves into the profound events of a crucial summer that shapes the lives of the renowned children’s book author Ted Cole and his captivating wife Marion. Their once flourishing marriage has been tested and strained by a heartbreaking tragedy. Nevertheless, the Coles shower their surviving child, the bright and resilient four-year-old Ruth, with affectionate care, witnessing her resilient spirit as she navigates life’s challenges with the unique grace that only a child possesses.

Embarking on a whimsical journey, the Berry family, a delightful ensemble of eight endearing outcasts, embarks on an extraordinary escapade to realize their lifelong dream of owning a hotel. As they traverse the globe, each new destination is met with their unique blend of uproarious humor, idiosyncratic antics, and mischievous pranks.