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As Good as It Gets

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 2m 45s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 50/100 (1m 20s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Brief discussion about sexual relationships.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:15:20 - 01:16:10] A character makes suggestive comments.
Drug Use: 🟡 30/100 (30s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] A character takes prescription medication.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:20:45 - 01:21:00] Brief mention of alcohol consumption.
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (40s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:30] A character is involved in a minor physical altercation.
  • 🟡 30/100 [01:05:00 - 01:05:20] Verbal aggression between characters.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (15s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of a mild profanity.
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:25] Use of a strong profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:30:15 - 01:30:20] Use of derogatory language.
As Good as It Gets

Details for As Good as It Gets (1997)

Year: 1997
Certificate: A
As Good as It Gets Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 67
Votes: 275755
Gross: 148,478,011
Director: James L. Brooks
Cast Stars: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr.

Overview of As Good as It Gets:

A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

Who directed the movie 'As Good as It Gets' (1997)?

The movie was directed by James L. Brooks.

What awards did 'As Good as It Gets' win?

The film won two Academy Awards: Best Actor for Jack Nicholson and Best Actress for Helen Hunt.

What is the plot of 'As Good as It Gets'?

The movie follows Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson), a misanthropic romance novelist, who forms an unlikely connection with a waitress (Helen Hunt) and his gay neighbor (Greg Kinnear) after they help him care for his neighbor's dog.

Who stars in 'As Good as It Gets' alongside Jack Nicholson?

Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, and Cuba Gooding Jr. co-star in the film.

What is the significance of the title 'As Good as It Gets'?

The title reflects the protagonist Melvin Udall's cynical worldview, suggesting that life may not get any better than the imperfect relationships and situations he finds himself in.