As Good as It Gets(1997)
“A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.”
Overview
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Director
James L. Brooks
Studio
TriStar Pictures
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$314M
Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Melvin Udall
Helen Hunt
as Carol Connelly
Greg Kinnear
as Simon Bishop
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Frank Sachs
Shirley Knight
as Beverly Connelly
Jesse James
as Spencer Connelly
Yeardley Smith
as Jackie Simpson
Lupe Ontiveros
as Nora Manning
Skeet Ulrich
as Vincent Lopiano
Harold Ramis
as Dr. Bettes
Lawrence Kasdan
as Dr. Green
Bibi Osterwald
as Neighbor Woman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$314M
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures • Gracie Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch As Good as It Gets?▼
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What is As Good as It Gets about?▼
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Who directed As Good as It Gets?▼
As Good as It Gets was directed by James L. Brooks and released in 1997. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is As Good as It Gets?▼
As Good as It Gets has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in As Good as It Gets?▼
The cast of As Good as It Gets includes Jack Nicholson as Melvin Udall, Helen Hunt as Carol Connelly, Greg Kinnear as Simon Bishop, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Frank Sachs, Shirley Knight as Beverly Connelly and more.
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