As Good as It Gets

– New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned u..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
As Good as It Gets (1997)

New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

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Producing Country:
USA
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As Good as It Gets (1997) - Trailer

Release Date:

25 Dec 1997

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

James L. Brooks

Writer:

Mark Andrus (story), Mark Andrus (screenplay), James L. Brooks (screenplay)

Main Actors:

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

Plot:

New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 35 wins & 49 nominations.

Production:

TriStar Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
85%
Metacritic:
67%