About Schmidt(2002)
“Schmidt Happens.”
Overview
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Director
Alexander Payne
Studio
Avery Pix
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$106M
Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Warren Schmidt
Kathy Bates
as Roberta Hertzel
Hope Davis
as Jeannie Schmidt
Dermot Mulroney
as Randall Hertzel
June Squibb
as Helen Schmidt
Howard Hesseman
as Larry Hertzel
Harry Groener
as John Rusk
Connie Ray
as Vicki Rusk
Len Cariou
as Ray Nichols
Mark Venhuizen
as Duncan Hertzel
Cheryl Hamada
as Saundra
Phil Reeves
as Minister in Denver
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$106M
Production Companies
Avery Pix • New Line Cinema
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What is About Schmidt about?▼
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Who directed About Schmidt?▼
About Schmidt was directed by Alexander Payne and released in 2002. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is About Schmidt?▼
About Schmidt has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in About Schmidt?▼
The cast of About Schmidt includes Jack Nicholson as Warren Schmidt, Kathy Bates as Roberta Hertzel, Hope Davis as Jeannie Schmidt, Dermot Mulroney as Randall Hertzel, June Squibb as Helen Schmidt and more.
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