As Good as It Gets
"A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat."
Originally released in 1997. As Good as It Gets is a drama/comedy film. directed by James L. Brooks. With a runtime of 2h 19m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear
Synopsis
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 19m
139 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (3,997 votes)
Budget
$50M
Production budget
Box Office
$314.2M
6.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Melvin Udall
Helen Hunt
as Carol Connelly
Greg Kinnear
as Simon Bishop
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Frank Sachs
Shirley Knight
as Beverly Connelly
Jesse James
as Spencer Connelly
Yeardley Smith
as Jackie Simpson
Lupe Ontiveros
as Nora Manning
Skeet Ulrich
as Vincent Lopiano
Harold Ramis
as Dr. Bettes
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $314,178,011
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Gracie Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is As Good as It Gets about?
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Who directed As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets was directed by James L. Brooks.
How long is As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
When was As Good as It Gets released?
As Good as It Gets was released on December 19, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in As Good as It Gets?
The main cast of As Good as It Gets includes Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shirley Knight.
Is As Good as It Gets worth watching?
As Good as It Gets has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 3,997 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.