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About Schmidt

Name: About Schmidt
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2002-12-12
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb

2002 | 125 min | Drama, Comedy

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Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it was a solid box office hit. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Little Miss Sunshine or Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 2 Golden Globes: 60th Golden Globe Awards: Best Screenplay, 60th Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. Also nominated for 3 more Golden Globes and 1 BAFTA.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$107 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 166K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alexander Payne

Jack NicholsonWarren Schmidt
Kathy BatesRoberta Hertzel
Hope DavisJeannie Schmidt
Dermot MulroneyRandall Hertzel
June SquibbHelen Schmidt
Howard HessemanLarry Hertzel
Harry GroenerJohn Rusk
Connie RayVicki Rusk
Len CariouRay Nichols
Mark VenhuizenDuncan Hertzel