As Good as It Gets
A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin.
Release Date: 1997-12-19
Runtime: 139 mins
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.
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Runtime
139 minutes
Release Date
1997-12-19
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$314,178,011
Production Companies
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Year:
1998
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Year:
1998
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - FILM EDITING
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL MUSICAL OR COMEDY SCORE)
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - BEST PICTURE
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - WRITING (SCREENPLAY WRITTEN DIRECTLY FOR THE SCREEN)
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
1998
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
1998
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
1998
Status:
🏆 Won
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Year:
1998
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Audience Reviews
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"When 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."
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"When 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."
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"This 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."
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"This 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."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the As Good as It Gets ?
The movie is approximately 139 minutes long.
What is the As Good as It Gets's release date?
1997-12-19 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the As Good as It Gets?
The movie belongs to the Drama Comedy Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the As Good as It Gets?
The lead actors include Jack Nicholson , Helen Hunt , and Helen Hunt , among others.
Who directed As Good as It Gets?
The movie was directed by James L. Brooks James L. Brooks
What is the As Good as It Gets's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $50,000,000 .
How much did As Good as It Gets movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $314,178,011 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the As Good as It Gets movie?
Major production companies include TriStar Pictures Gracie Films .
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