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As Good as It Gets

1997139 min 7.4 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.”

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

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Release / first air1997-12-19
Original languageEN
GenresDrama, Comedy, Romance
DirectorJames L. Brooks
WriterJames L. Brooks
Budget$50,000,000
Revenue$314,178,011
ProductionTriStar Pictures, Gracie Films

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10 cast members
Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonMelvin Udall
Helen HuntHelen HuntCarol Connelly
Greg KinnearGreg KinnearSimon Bishop
Cuba Gooding Jr.Cuba Gooding Jr.Frank Sachs
Shirley KnightShirley KnightBeverly Connelly
Jesse JamesJesse JamesSpencer Connelly
Yeardley SmithYeardley SmithJackie Simpson
Lupe OntiverosLupe OntiverosNora Manning
Skeet UlrichSkeet UlrichVincent Lopiano
Harold RamisHarold RamisDr. Bettes

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#new york city#friendship#waitress#single parent#restaurant#lone wolf#dogsitter#road trip#racist#neighbor#author#obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)#single mother#home invasion#dog#novelist#art dealer#rude#obnoxious#unlikely friendship#hospitalization#painter as artist#generosity#mother son relationship#dog owner#gay artist#unexpected romance#daily routine#child with illness#homophobic

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