
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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Where can I watch About Schmidt?▼
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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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