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As Good as It Gets

Not Rated
DramaComedyRomance
7.394/10(3,757 ratings)

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.

12-19-1997
2h 19m
As Good as It Gets
Backdrop for As Good as It Gets

Main Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Melvin Udall

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Carol Connelly

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Simon Bishop

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Frank Sachs

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Beverly Connelly

Jesse James

Jesse James

Spencer Connelly

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Jackie Simpson

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
James L. Brooks
Production:
TriStar Pictures, Gracie Films
Revenue:
$314,178,011
Budget:
$50,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
James L. Brooks
Screenplay:
Mark Andrus
Screenplay:
James L. Brooks
Stunts:
Bruce Gregory
Stunts:
David LeBell

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en