As Good as It Gets (1997)
A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin.
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 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, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
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Jack NicholsonMelvin Udall
Helen HuntCarol Connelly
Greg KinnearSimon Bishop
Cuba Gooding Jr.Frank Sachs
Skeet UlrichVincent Lopiano
Shirley KnightBeverly Connelly
Yeardley SmithJackie Simpson
Lupe OntiverosNora Manning
Lawrence KasdanDr. Green
Harold RamisDr. Bettes
Kathryn MorrisPsychiatric PatientAlison RosePsychiatric PatientKeywords
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What is As Good as It Gets about?
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 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, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
How long is As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets has a runtime of 139 minutes.
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