As Good as It Gets (1997)
A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear
Directed by James L. Brooks
New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Runtime: 138 min.
Rating: 7.4
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy,Romance
Keywords: single parent,waitress,lone wolf,friendship,road trip,neighbor,author,obsessive compulsive disorder,cowardliness,writer,dog,rude,obnoxious,unlikely friendship,gay artist,lgbt interest
Cast
Melvin Udall
Carol Connelly
Simon Bishop
Frank Sachs
Vincent Lopiano
Beverly Connelly
Jackie Simpson
Nora Manning
Dr. Green
Dr. Bettes
Psychiatric Patient
Psychiatric Patient
Policewoman
Receptionist
Sean from the Bakery
Street Hustler
Handyman
Man at Table
Spencer Connelly
Carol's date
Publisher
Woman in Lobby
Veterinarian
Woman at Table
Singer
Man on Bus
Men's Store Salesman
Maitre D'
Neighbor Woman
Carl
Caterer
Partygoer
Partygoer
Partygoer
Cafe 24 Manager
Cafe 24 Customer
Cafe 24 Waitress
Cafe 24 Waitress
Cafe 24 Waitress
Cafe 24 Waitress
Cafe 24 Waitress
Cafe 24 Busboy
Child at Cafe 24
Child at Cafe 24
Mother at Table
Street Hustler
Detective Ray
Nurse Receptionist
Bar Waiter
Hospital Doctor
Nurse
Flower Store Customer (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Fred Bishop - Simon's Dad on Phone (voice) (uncredited)