As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets

Directed by James L. Brooks
19972hr 19min

In a world where kindness seems to be in short supply, "As Good as It Gets" shines a light on the unexpected bonds that can form between the most unlikely of characters. Melvin Udall, a cantankerous writer with a penchant for pushing people away, finds himself reluctantly thrust into a role he never imagined - caretaker to his neighbor's beloved dog. As he navigates this new responsibility, Melvin's rigid world begins to unravel in ways he never anticipated.

But it's not just the furry friend who softens Melvin's rough edges. Enter Carol, a resilient waitress who sees beyond his abrasive exterior and challenges him to be better. As their paths intertwine amidst personal struggles and unforeseen circumstances, "As Good as It Gets" weaves a heartwarming tale of redemption, unlikely friendships, and the transformative power of compassion. Prepare to be captivated by a story that proves sometimes the most extraordinary moments come from the most ordinary encounters.

Cast

Jack Nicholson

Melvin Udall

Jack Nicholson

Helen Hunt

Carol Connelly

Helen Hunt

Julie Benz

Receptionist

Julie Benz

Maya Rudolph

Policewoman

Maya Rudolph

Skeet Ulrich

Vincent Lopiano

Skeet Ulrich

Lisa Edelstein

Woman at Table

Lisa Edelstein

Greg Kinnear

Simon Bishop

Greg Kinnear

Jamie Kennedy

Street Hustler

Jamie Kennedy

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Frank Sachs

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Missi Pyle

Cafe 24 Waitress

Missi Pyle

Peter Jacobson

Man at Table

Peter Jacobson

Harold Ramis

Dr. Bettes

Harold Ramis

Kathryn Morris

Psychiatric Patient

Kathryn Morris

Yeardley Smith

Jackie Simpson

Yeardley Smith

Shirley Knight

Beverly Connelly

Shirley Knight

Brian Doyle-Murray

Handyman

Brian Doyle-Murray

Maurice LaMarche

Fred Bishop - Simon's Dad on Phone (voice) (uncredited)

Maurice LaMarche

Shane Black

Cafe 24 Manager

Shane Black

Wood Harris

Cafe 24 Busboy

Wood Harris

Lawrence Kasdan

Dr. Green

Lawrence Kasdan

Leslie Stefanson

Cafe 24 Waitress

Leslie Stefanson

Randall Batinkoff

Carol's Date

Randall Batinkoff

Jesse James

Spencer Connelly

Jesse James

Matt Malloy

Men's Store Salesman

Matt Malloy

Jimmy Workman

Sean from the Bakery

Jimmy Workman

Lupe Ontiveros

Nora Manning

Lupe Ontiveros

Tom McGowan

Maitre'd

Tom McGowan

Linda Gehringer

Publisher

Linda Gehringer

Paul Greenberg

Bar Waiter

Paul Greenberg

John F. O'Donohue

Detective Ray

John F. O'Donohue

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