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About Schmidt is a 2002 American comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Alexander Payne and starring Jack Nicholson in the title role. The film also stars Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, and Kathy Bates. It is loosely based on the 1996 novel of the same title by Louis Begley.
- $30 million
- Michael Besman, Harry Gittes
Jan 3, 2003 · About Schmidt: Directed by Alexander Payne. With Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney. 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.
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- Drama
- Alexander Payne
- 2003-01-03
Dec 20, 2002 · A man without resources, a man without intellectual curiosity, a man without a place in the world, is left with nothing but time on his empty hands. Jack Nicholson gives a stunning performance as Warren Schmidt, a retiree who embarks on a road trip to find himself and his daughter's fiancé. Read Roger Ebert's review of the film, which is a tragic comedy about a man without qualities, baffled by the emotions and needs of others.
Retired actuary Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) faces life's crossroads after losing his wife and job. He travels to his daughter's wedding and meets various eccentrics, including Kathy Bates's vulgar mother-in-law.
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- Alexander Payne
- R
- Jack Nicholson
Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebraska for many years, yet now faces retirement. At the same time, he is forced to take a hard look at his wife, his life, and his relationship with his estranged daughter.
About Schmidt. Academy Award-winner Jack Nicholson (“The Bucket List”) stars as Warren Schmidt, an embittered man who has just retired after 32 years as an insurance company actuary. 1,965 IMDb 7.2 2 h 5 min 2003. X-Ray R. Comedy · Drama · Sad · Sentimental.
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- 125 min
