

Information
Release DateDecember 19, 1997
Runtime2h 19m
StatusReleased
Budget$50M
Revenue$314M
ProductionTriStar Pictures, Gracie Films
LanguagesEnglish
7.4
3,900 votesPopularity3
As Good as It Gets
"A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin."
Synopsis
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is brutally attacked and hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, leaves work to care for her chronically ill son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Jack Nicholson
Melvin Udall

Helen Hunt
Carol Connelly

Greg Kinnear
Simon Bishop

Cuba Gooding Jr.
Frank Sachs

Shirley Knight
Beverly Connelly