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As Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by James L. Brooks from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mark Andrus.It stars Jack Nicholson as a misanthropic, bigoted and obsessive–compulsive novelist, Helen Hunt as a single mother with a chronically ill son, and Greg Kinnear as a gay artist.
Dec 25, 1997 · As Good as It Gets: Directed by James L. Brooks. With Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr.. A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
- (319K)
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- James L. Brooks
- 1997-12-25
James L. Brooks and Jack Nicholson, doing what they do best, combine smart dialogue and flawless acting to squeeze fresh entertainment value out of the romantic-comedy genre. Melvin Udall (Jack ...
- (85)
- James L. Brooks
- PG-13
- Jack Nicholson
Dec 22, 1997 · Roger Ebert praises Jack Nicholson's performance as a curmudgeon who learns to love in this comedy. He criticizes the film's formulaic plot and its failure to explore the irony of the characters' situations.
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.
Dec 22, 2022 · Watch the trailer of the '90s classic comedy starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear. See how Melvin Udall, a bitter novelist, learns to love and laugh with the help of a dog and a waitress.
- 2 min
- 322.7K
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
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