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As Good as It Gets (1997) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
As Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by James L. Brooks from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mark Andrus. It stars Jack Nicholson as a misanthropic, bigoted and obsessive–compulsive novelist, Helen Hunt as a single mother with a chronically ill son, and Greg Kinnear as a gay artist.
AwardCategoryNominee (s)ResultJames L. Brooks, Bridget Johnson, and ...NominatedWonWonNominatedJun 25, 2023 · Discover 42 fascinating facts about the iconic movie As Good As It Gets, starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. Dive into the behind-the-scenes details of this unforgettable classic!
Screenplay. Mark Andrus. Screenplay, Story. 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 hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog.
Dec 12, 2022 · Writer-director James L. Brooks’ 1997 film As Good as It Gets is still a fine movie 25 years after it premiered in theaters. It’s very much of its time; however, there is still plenty to appreciate.
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Read Critics Reviews. TOP CRITIC. With terrific lead performances by Jack Nicholson as a demonic novelist and Helen Hunt as a Manhattan waitress, As Good as It Gets is as good as mature...
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- Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
- PG-13
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Dec 19, 1997 · Discover the cast of As Good as It Gets, including Jack Nicholson as cranky writer Melvin Udall, and find out how Melvin's life changes when he cares for a neighbor's dog. Also starring Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear.