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As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets

Drama • PG-13 • 1997 • 2 hr 19 min
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7.7

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 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, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

Staring

Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shirley Knight

Directed By

James L. Brooks

Written By

James L. Brooks, Mark Andrus

Attributes

SimpleLight

Genre

DramaComedyRomance

Release Date

December 19, 1997

User Reviews

liam
liam
Kinda great one of those simple movies that just leaves a good vibe
Damion Kinsey
Damion Kinsey
Now this is a real hidden gem. Nicholson is brutally hilarious with zero filter. A lot of love for this film
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𝐸𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑡ℎ
Definitely in my top ten favorite movies of all time, if not top five. The final scene is pure magic.
Cindy Hwang
Cindy Hwang
Good movie. some parts could have been removed
Derek
Derek
A feel good comedy that is hearthwarming, misunderstood selfishness finds generosity and compassion.
Eyleen Bailar
Eyleen Bailar
Brilliant dramedy! With excellent characters and acting! It's an uplifting feelgood movie that's fun, touching and the entertain! Recommend!
Lawrence Watson
Lawrence Watson
Jack Nicholson is great, but could’ve been 10 minutes shorter.
Anthony
Anthony
While Jack Nicholson is good in his role, it’s Helen Hunt that really gives this movie its greatness. You’ll remember the light ending.
Remy
Remy
A movie about homophobic man and his dog. Pure gold.
Chris
Chris
Superb romance drama movie, great characters and acting all round with a beautiful uplifting story.Some hilarious & touching scenes.Must see

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Ratings
278 (3%)
1,637 (16%)
5,978 (59%)
2,194 (22%)
7.0 – Based on 10.1k ratings
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Jack Nicholson winning an Oscar® for "As Good as it Gets"

Cast & Crew

James L. Brooks
James L. Brooks
Jack Nicholson
Jack
Nicholson
Helen Hunt
Helen
Hunt
Greg Kinnear
Greg
Kinnear
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Shirley Knight
Shirley
Knight
Jesse James
Jesse
James
Yeardley Smith
Yeardley
Smith
Lupe Ontiveros
Lupe
Ontiveros
Skeet Ulrich
Skeet
Ulrich
Harold Ramis
Harold
Ramis
James L. Brooks
James L. Brooks
Mark Andrus
Mark
Andrus

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