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As Good as It Gets

PG-1319972h 19mJames L. Brooks
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 67

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"A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat."

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

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New York CityFriendshipWaitressSingle ParentRestaurantLone WolfDogsitterRoad TripRacistNeighbor

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Frequently asked questions

What is As Good as It Gets (1997) 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 stars in As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets stars Jack Nicholson (Melvin Udall), Helen Hunt (Carol Connelly), Greg Kinnear (Simon Bishop), Cuba Gooding Jr. (Frank Sachs), Shirley Knight (Beverly Connelly). The film was directed by James L. Brooks.

How long is As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG-13.

Is As Good as It Gets worth watching?

As Good as It Gets holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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