As Good as It Gets
1997
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
December 19, 1997
Director
James L. Brooks
Runtime
2h 19m
Cast
Jack NicholsonHelen HuntGreg KinnearCuba Gooding Jr.Shirley KnightJesse JamesYeardley SmithLupe OntiverosSkeet UlrichHarold Ramis
Production
TriStar PicturesGracie Films
Genres
DramaComedyRomance