As Good as It Gets

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Poster for the movie "As Good as It Gets"

As Good as It Gets (1997)

139 min - Drama, Comedy, Romance - 19 December 1997
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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. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

Director:  James L. Brooks

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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. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.


Collections: James L. Brooks

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance

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Language:  English
Release Date:  19 December 1997

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Gracie Films, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 19 min
Hakam Ghanem
Author: Hakam Ghanem