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A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin. - As Good as It Gets
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Title: As Good as It Gets

Release Date: 19 Dec 1997

Runtime: 2h 19m

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance

Director: TriStar Pictures, Gracie Films

Production Companies: TriStar Pictures, Gracie Films

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.39 (3799 votes)

Cast

  • Melvin Udall: Jack Nicholson
  • Carol Connelly: Helen Hunt
  • Simon Bishop: Greg Kinnear
  • Frank Sachs: Cuba Gooding Jr.
  • Beverly Connelly: Shirley Knight
  • Spencer Connelly: Jesse James
  • Jackie Simpson: Yeardley Smith
  • Nora Manning: Lupe Ontiveros
  • Vincent Lopiano: Skeet Ulrich
  • Dr. Bettes: Harold Ramis
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