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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 .
- $30 million
- Michael Besman, Harry Gittes
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.
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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.
- (132K)
- Drama
- Alexander Payne
- 2003-01-03
Mar 21, 2003 · The exquisite ending of the film, in which Schmidt looks at Ndugu’s stick figure drawing of adult and child holding hands, offers him a glimpse of a redeemed life. If his existence has been worth anything, it is because of his role in the lives of two children, Jeannie and Ndugu.
Dec 13, 2002 · ''About Schmidt'' was shown as the opening night selection of this year's New York Film Festival. Following are excerpts from Stephen Holden's review, which appeared in The New York Times on...