As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets

Information

Release DateDecember 19, 1997
Runtime2h 19m
StatusReleased
Budget$50M
Revenue$314M
ProductionTriStar Pictures, Gracie Films
LanguagesEnglish
7.4
3,900 votes
Popularity3

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

James L. Brooks
James L. Brooks

Featured Cast

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Melvin Udall

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Carol Connelly

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Simon Bishop

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Frank Sachs

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Beverly Connelly

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