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Jack Nicholson stars as Warren Schmidt, a man who is set adrift following retirement and the sudden death of his wife. Uncertain about his future as well as ...
Watch the official trailer for About Schmidt on Apple TV. Release date: December 13, 2002
About Schmidt is a 2002 American comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Alexander Payne and starring Jack Nicholson in the title role. The film also stars Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, and Kathy Bates. It is loosely based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Louis Begley.
Just as Warren Schmidt (Nicholson) retires, his wife of 42 years suddenly dies. Unhappy with the choices his daughter is making, he sets out in his motor home on a journey of self discovery. He decides to sponsor a six-year-old orphan in Tanzania and they exchange letters.
May 22, 2002 · Directed by: Alexander Payne. Starring: Jack Nicholson. Genres: Drama, Road Movie, Black Comedy. Rated the #101 best film of 2002, and #6687 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users).
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Dec 17, 2013 · Just as Warren Schmidt (Nicholson) retires, his wife of 42 years suddenly dies. Unhappy with the choices his daughter is making, he sets out in his motor home on a journey of self discovery.
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About Schmidt. Warren Schmidt is retiring from a lifetime of service and he feels utterly adrift: his only daughter is about to marry a boob and his wife dies suddenly after 42 years of marriage. Warren is desperate to find something meaningful in his unimpressive life.