Oscar winners Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt star alongside Greg Kinnear and Cuba Gooding Jr in the smash-hit comedy, 'As Good As It Gets'. Nicholson gives a show-stopping performance as Melvin Udall, an obsessive-compulsive novelist who takes pride in his ability to affront, repulse, offend and wound. His targets are random, his aim reckless. But when neighbour Simon is hospitalised, Melvin is forced to babysit Simon's dog. And that unexpected act of kindness - along with waitress Carol Connelly (Helen Hunt) - helps put Melvin back in the human race.
Directed by
James L. Brooks
Written by
Mark Andrus
Starring
Jack Nicholson (Melvin Udall); Helen Hunt (Carol Connelly); Greg Kinnear (Simon Bishop); Cuba Gooding Jr. (Frank Sachs); Skeet Ulrich (Vincent Lopiano); Shirley Knight (Beverly Connelly); Yeardley Smith (Jackie Simpson). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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