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As Good as It Gets (1997)

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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 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
James L. Brooks
  • Profile picture of Jack Nicholson
    Melvin Udall Jack Nicholson
  • Profile picture of Helen Hunt
    Carol Connelly Helen Hunt
  • Profile picture of Greg Kinnear
    Simon Bishop Greg Kinnear
  • Profile picture of Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Frank Sachs Cuba Gooding Jr.
  • Profile picture of Shirley Knight
    Beverly Connelly Shirley Knight
  • Profile picture of Jesse James
    Spencer Connelly Jesse James
  • Profile picture of Yeardley Smith
    Jackie Simpson Yeardley Smith
  • Profile picture of Lupe Ontiveros
    Nora Manning Lupe Ontiveros

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Keywords

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  • single parent
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  • lone wolf
  • dogsitter
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  • author
  • obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)
  • single mother
  • home invasion
  • dog
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  • art dealer
  • rude
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  • unlikely friendship
  • hospitalization
  • painter as artist
  • generosity
  • mother son relationship
  • dog owner
  • gay artist
  • unexpected romance
  • daily routine
  • child with illness
  • homophobic