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As Good as It Gets
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As Good as It Gets

1997-12-19 · 139 min · ★ 7.4

Drama · Comedy · Romance

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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Directors
James L. Brooks
Production companies
TriStar Pictures, Gracie Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50,000,000
Revenue
USD 314,178,011

Top Cast

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
Lawrence KasdanLawrence KasdanDr. Green
Bibi OsterwaldBibi OsterwaldNeighbor Woman
Ross BlecknerRoss BlecknerCarl
Bernadette BalagtasBernadette BalagtasCaterer
Jaffe CohenJaffe CohenPartygoer
Laurie KilpatrickPartygoer
Alice VaughnAlice VaughnPartygoer
Brian Doyle-MurrayBrian Doyle-MurrayHandyman
Kristi ZeaKristi ZeaMother at Table
Annie Maginnis TippeAnnie Maginnis TippeDaughter at Table

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