As Good As It Gets 1997

Name: As Good As It Gets
Released: 1997-12-19
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shirley Knight

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	James L. Brooks
Written by:	James L. Brooks & Mark Andrus
Release date:	1997-12-19
Runtime:	139 minutes
Critics score:	86 / 100
Tagline:	A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin.