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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 ...
Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossroads all at the same time. To begin with, he is retiring from a lifetime of service as an actuary for Woodmen of the World...
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Trailer for Alexander Payne's film starring Jack Nicholson,Kathy Bates,Hope Davis,Dermot Mulroney,June Squibb,Howard Hesseman,Harry Groener,Connie RayLen Car...
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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.
Dec 13, 2002 · Aug 27, 2021. Nicholson is excellent as Warren Schmidt, a recently retired and widowed man looking ahead to a lonely old age. His daughter, with whom he has never been close, is about to marry a jerk, and he sets off to meet his new relatives, who are a colorful crew.
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- Alexander Payne
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- Jack Nicholson
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.
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Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) retires from an insurance agency in Omaha and takes a road trip in his new RV, hoping maybe to reconnect with his daughter (Hope Davis) during her wedding in Denver. The distinguishing bracket for the story revolves around Warren honestly writing his new sponsor-child in Tanzania.