As Good as It Gets (1997)
Movie 2h 19m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Dating from 1997, As Good as It Gets sits in the comedy, drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by James L. Brooks. The cast includes Greg Kinnear, Yeardley Smith and Cuba Gooding Jr.. The running time is 2h 19m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- James L. BrooksDirector
- Greg Kinnearas Simon Bishop
- Yeardley Smithas Jackie Simpson
- Cuba Gooding Jr.as Frank Sachs
- Helen Huntas Carol Connelly
- Skeet Ulrichas Vincent Lopiano
- Lupe Ontiverosas Nora Manning
- Jesse Jamesas Spencer Connelly
- Shirley Knightas Beverly Connelly
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Questions about As Good as It Gets
- What genre is As Good as It Gets?
- As Good as It Gets is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in As Good as It Gets?
- Greg Kinnear, Yeardley Smith, Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Hunt, Skeet Ulrich appear in the main cast.
- Who directed As Good as It Gets?
- James L. Brooks directed As Good as It Gets.
- How long is As Good as It Gets?
- As Good as It Gets runs for 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- Is As Good as It Gets worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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