Andre Gonzales
6/10When I first saw this movie I thought it was going to be a funny movie. It's actually a serious drama movie. I still liked it but he's a prick in this movie.
Reviewed on April 18, 2023
As Good as It Gets(1997)
A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.
7.4(4,235)2h 19m1997-12-19
DramaComedyRomance
As Good as It Gets Synopsis
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
As Good as It Gets (1997) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by James L. Brooks, released on December 19, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear and Cuba Gooding Jr.. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 4,235 ratings.
- Director:
- James L. Brooks
- Writers:
- James L. Brooks, Mark Andrus, Mark Andrus
- Producers:
- Bridget Johnson, Kristi Zea, James L. Brooks
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures, Gracie Films
- Budget:
- $50,000,000
- Revenue:
- $314,178,011
- Status:
- Released
As Good as It Gets (1997) Trailer
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As Good as It Gets Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for As Good as It Gets.
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Jack Nicholson winning an Oscar® for "As Good as it Gets"
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As Good as It Gets Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by James L. Brooks, written by James L. Brooks, Mark Andrus and Mark Andrus, produced by Bridget Johnson, Kristi Zea and James L. Brooks.
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As Good as It Gets Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 4,235 ratings.
Rob
8/10This movie will hit you hard, force you to think about your biases and make you pretty damn uncomfortable. But don't fret, you'll feel better by the end. And Nicholson is so natural as a misanthrope.
Reviewed on May 19, 2023
CinemaSerf
7/10Greg Kinnear ("Simon") finds himself in hospital after a brutal bit of gay-bashing, and that means that his small, yappie, dog ("Jill") has to be entrusted to his rather curmudgeonly, author neighbour "Melvin" (Jack Nicholson) - not exactly the most loving and obvious of choices. Now this latter guy isn't exactly flavour of the month - indeed it's really only waitress "Carol" (Helen Hunt) who will put up with his…
Reviewed on May 28, 2023
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As Good as It Gets – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch As Good as It Gets online?
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As Good as It Gets (1997) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in As Good as It Gets?
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The main cast of As Good as It Gets (1997) includes Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Shirley Knight. The film was directed by James L. Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was As Good as It Gets released?
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As Good as It Gets was released on December 19, 1997 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is As Good as It Gets worth watching?
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As Good as It Gets (1997) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 4,235 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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