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As Good as It Gets (1997)

19/12/1997 (US)Drama, Comedy, Romance2h 19m
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A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin.

Overview

Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is brutally attacked and hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, leaves work to care for her chronically ill son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Jack Nicholson

      Jack Nicholson

      Melvin Udall

    2. Helen Hunt

      Helen Hunt

      Carol Connelly

    3. Greg Kinnear

      Greg Kinnear

      Simon Bishop

    4. Cuba Gooding Jr.

      Cuba Gooding Jr.

      Frank Sachs

    5. Shirley Knight

      Shirley Knight

      Beverly Connelly

    6. Jesse James

      Jesse James

      Spencer Connelly

    7. Yeardley Smith

      Yeardley Smith

      Jackie Simpson

    8. Lupe Ontiveros

      Lupe Ontiveros

      Nora Manning

    9. Skeet Ulrich

      Skeet Ulrich

      Vincent Lopiano

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    A review by Rob

    8.0
    Written by Rob on May 19, 2023

    This movie will hit you hard, force you to think about your biases and make you pretty damn uncomfortable. But don't fret, you'll feel better by the end. And Nicholson is so natural as a misanthrope.

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$50,000,000.00

    Revenue$314,178,011.00

    Keywords

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    • gay artist
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    • daily routine
    • child with illness
    • homophobic