About Schmidt (2002)
Movie 2h 5m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Dating from 2002, About Schmidt sits in the comedy and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Alexander Payne. The cast includes Len Cariou, Dermot Mulroney and Hope Davis. The running time is 2h 5m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
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Cast & crew
- Alexander PayneDirector
- Len Cariouas Ray Nichols
- Dermot Mulroneyas Randall Hertzel
- Hope Davisas Jeannie Schmidt
- Kathy Batesas Roberta Hertzel
- June Squibbas Helen Schmidt
- James M. Connoras Randall's Best Man
- Jack Nicholsonas Warren Schmidt
- Matt Winstonas Gary Nordin - Warren's Replacement
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Questions about About Schmidt
- What genre is About Schmidt?
- About Schmidt is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in About Schmidt?
- Len Cariou, Dermot Mulroney, Hope Davis, Kathy Bates, June Squibb appear in the main cast.
- Who directed About Schmidt?
- Alexander Payne directed About Schmidt.
- How long is About Schmidt?
- About Schmidt runs for 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- Is About Schmidt worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch About Schmidt?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
