As Good as It Gets (1997)
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- PG-13
- 2h 19min
- Comedy, Drama
- 25 Dec 1997 (USA)
- Movie
A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Oscars. Another 36 wins & 54 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jack Nicholson | ... |
Melvin Udall
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| Helen Hunt | ... |
Carol Connelly
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| Greg Kinnear | ... |
Simon Bishop
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| Cuba Gooding Jr. | ... |
Frank Sachs
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| Skeet Ulrich | ... |
Vincent
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| Shirley Knight | ... |
Beverly
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| Yeardley Smith | ... |
Jackie
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| Lupe Ontiveros | ... |
Nora
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| Jill the Dog | ... |
Verdell
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Timer the Dog | ... |
Supporting Dog
(as Timer)
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Billy the Dog | ... |
Supporting Dog
(as Billy)
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| Bibi Osterwald | ... |
Neighbor Woman
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Ross Bleckner | ... |
Carl
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| Bernadette Balagtas | ... |
Caterer
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| Jaffe Cohen | ... |
Partygoer
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| Laurie Kilpatrick | ... |
Partygoer
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| Alice Vaughn | ... |
Partygoer
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| Brian Doyle-Murray | ... |
Handyman
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| Kristi Zea | ... |
Mother at Table
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| Annie Tippe | ... |
Daughter at Table
(as Annie Maginnis Tippe)
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| Patricia Childress | ... |
Cafe 24 Waitress
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| Rebekah Johnson | ... |
Cafe 24 Waitress
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| Missi Pyle | ... |
Cafe 24 Waitress
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| Leslie Stefanson | ... |
Cafe 24 Waitress
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| Tara Subkoff | ... |
Cafe 24 Waitress
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| Shane Black | ... |
Cafe 24 Manager
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| Peter Jacobson | ... |
Man at Table
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| Lisa Edelstein | ... |
Woman at Table
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| Stan Bly | ... |
Cafe 24 Customer
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| Randall Batinkoff | ... |
Carol's Date
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| Jesse James | ... |
Spencer Connelly
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| Jamie Kennedy | ... |
Street Hustler
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Justin Herwick | ... |
Street Hustler
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| Maya Rudolph | ... |
Policewoman
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| John F. O'Donohue | ... |
Detective Ray
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David Kipper | ... |
Hospital Doctor
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| Mary Elizabeth Still | ... |
Nurse Receptionist
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Chloe Brooks | ... |
Child at Cafe 24
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Cooper Brooks | ... |
Child at Cafe 24
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Sharon L. Alexander | ... |
Female Passerby
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Holly Denys | ... |
Female Passerby
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| Lawrence Kasdan | ... |
Dr. Green
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Alison Rose | ... |
Psychiatric Patient
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| Kathryn Morris | ... |
Psychiatric Patient
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| Wood Harris | ... |
Cafe 24 Busboy
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| Linda Gehringer | ... |
Publisher
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| Julie Benz | ... |
Receptionist
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| Harold Ramis | ... |
Dr. Bettes
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| Antonia Jones | ... |
Nurse
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| Kaitlin Hopkins | ... |
Woman in Lobby
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| Jimmy Workman | ... |
Sean from the Bakery
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| Danielle Spencer | ... |
Veterinarian
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| Todd Solondz | ... |
Man on Bus
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| Tom McGowan | ... |
Maitre D'
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| Danielle Brisebois | ... |
Singer
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| Matt Malloy | ... |
Men's Store Salesman
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| Paul Greenberg | ... |
Bar Waiter
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Kirk Ringberg | ... |
Food Waiter
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Dave Hawthorne | ... |
Bartender
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| Alba Albanese | ... |
New Yorker
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| Roger Ferreira | ... |
Restaurant Patron
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| Amy Anzel | ... |
Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
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| Alex Ballar | ... |
Flower Store Customer (uncredited)
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Joe Beachy | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Laura Mayes Byrnes | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Jason Thomas Campbell | ... |
Valet (uncredited)
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| Bronwyn Cornelius | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| Dunya Djordjevic | ... |
Art Dealer (uncredited)
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Eddie L. Fauria | ... |
NYC Transit Cop (uncredited)
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Peter Godoy | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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James Gosnell | ... |
Boyfriend (uncredited)
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Daniel D. Harris | ... |
Upscale Restaurant Diner / Dancer (uncredited)
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Eliza Harris | ... |
Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
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| Maurice LaMarche | ... |
Fred Bishop - Simon's Dad on Phone (uncredited) (voice)
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| Johnny Mansbach | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Bradlee Park | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Nicole Salter | ... |
Not Credited (uncredited)
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Frank Slaten | ... |
Miffed Partygoer (uncredited)
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Joey Sontz | ... |
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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| Oriana Nicole Tavoularis | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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Justin Isaac Ward | ... |
Diner (uncredited)
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Directed by
| James L. Brooks | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Mark Andrus | ... | (story) |
| Mark Andrus | ... | (screenplay) and |
| James L. Brooks | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| James L. Brooks | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Bridget Johnson | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Maria Kavanaugh | ... | associate producer |
| Laurence Mark | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Marks | ... | co-producer |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | ... | associate producer (as Aldric Porter) |
| Richard Sakai | ... | executive producer |
| John D. Schofield | ... | co-producer |
| Owen Wilson | ... | associate producer |
| Kristi Zea | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Laura Ziskin | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Hans Zimmer | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| John Bailey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Richard Marks | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| John Bickford | ... | dailies timer |
| Gena Bleier | ... | assistant editor |
| Laura Congleton | ... | assistant editor (as Laura H. Congleton) |
| Jeffrey Ford | ... | first assistant editor (as Jeff Ford) |
| Dale E. Grahn | ... | color timer |
| Heather Hughes | ... | assistant editor |
| Lori C. Ingle | ... | associate editor |
| Marisa Morabito | ... | editorial production assistant |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Hilary Schroeder | ... | assistant editor |
| Tony Solomons | ... | assistant editor |
| Sarah Thiessen | ... | assistant editor (as Sarah K. Thiessen) |
| John Scott Cook | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Dale Jones | ... | avid technician (uncredited) |
| Eric Rigney | ... | avid technician (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Francine Maisler | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Bill Brzeski | ||
Art Direction by
| Philip Toolin | ||
Set Decoration by
| Clay A. Griffith | ||
Costume Design by
| Molly Maginnis | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Carrie Angland | ... | makeup artist |
| Linda Arnold | ... | hair supervisor |
| Stacye P. Branche | ... | makeup artist: for Mr. Gooding (as Stacye Branché) |
| Michèle Burke | ... | makeup supervisor (as Michele Burke) |
| Michael Germain | ... | makeup artist: for Mr. Nicholson (as Perry Michael Germain) |
| Linda Grimes | ... | makeup artist: for Mr. Nicholson, New York |
| Darrell Redleaf-Fielder | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Hunt (as Darrell Fielder) |
| Allen Weisinger | ... | makeup artist: New York |
| Joy Zapata | ... | hair stylist: for Mr. Nicholson |
| Jeffrey S. Farley | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
| Tom Irvin | ... | makeup effects (uncredited) |
| Michael S. Pack | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Amy Herman | ... | unit production manager: New York |
| Jake Jacobson | ... | unit production manager (as John Adam Jacobson) |
| John D. Schofield | ... | unit production manager |
| Denise Sirkot | ... | executive in charge of production: Gracie Films |
| Mark Canton | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
| Chantal Feghali | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
| Tamara Smith | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hans Berggren | ... | dga trainee |
| William M. Connor | ... | second assistant director |
| Shari Nicotero | ... | second second assistant director (as Shari Hanger) |
| Susan Perlman | ... | dga trainee: New York |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | ... | first assistant director (as Aldric Porter) |
| Alan B. Curtiss | ... | first assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Rochelle S. Allen | ... | art department assistant |
| Cliff Berns | ... | painter |
| Philip Canfield | ... | leadman: New York (as Phil Canfield) |
| Teresa Carriker-Thayer | ... | art director: New York |
| Martin Charles | ... | graphic designer |
| Gary Deaton | ... | construction coordinator (as Gary L. Deaton) |
| Robert Griffon Jr. | ... | property master: New York (as Bobby Griffon) |
| Bart C. Hubenthal | ... | set dresser |
| Jacqueline Jacobson Scarfo | ... | set decorator: New York (as Jacqueline Jacobson) |
| Todd Jacques | ... | set dresser |
| Scott G. Jones | ... | set dresser |
| Jeff Machala | ... | assistant property master (as Jeffrey Machala) |
| Yuri Makoveychuk | ... | scenic artist |
| John Maskovich | ... | set dresser (as John D. Maskovich) |
| Masako Masuda | ... | assistant art director |
| John Hammer Maxwell | ... | set dresser (as John H. Maxwell) |
| John Naehrlich | ... | lead man |
| Gary H. Rizzo | ... | set dresser (as Gary Rizzo) |
| Brana Rosenfeld | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Ivy Shapiro | ... | art consultant |
| Billy Sullivan | ... | artwork: by Simon's |
| Mark Wade | ... | property master |
| Salvador Anaya | ... | plasterer (uncredited) |
| Richard Berentsen | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Mike Bodkin | ... | intern (uncredited) |
| Conny Boettger-Marinos | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
| William Boyd | ... | general foreman (uncredited) |
| Chris Buchinsky | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Thomas Cooper | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
| Cosmas A. Demetriou | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Jann K. Engel | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
| Janice Irwin | ... | art department coordinator: New York City (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Knight | ... | paint foreman (uncredited) |
| Mark Kudra | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Brick Mason | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Mikita | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Tony Miller | ... | lead plaster foreman (uncredited) |
| Rosalie Russino | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Louis Zamora | ... | labor foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ron Bartlett | ... | re-recording mixer |
| George Campos | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Matt Colleran | ... | recordist |
| Don Coufal | ... | boom operator |
| Dennis Drummond | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Kim Drummond | ... | dialogue editor (as Kim Haves) |
| Patrick Drummond | ... | sound effects editor |
| Richard Duarte | ... | foley mixer |
| Kira Edmunds | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Christopher Flick | ... | foley editor |
| David Giammarco | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jeff Gomillion | ... | adr mixer (as Jeff Gomillian) |
| Galen Goodpaster | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Gary Holland | ... | cable |
| Spike Allison Hooper | ... | adr assistant |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Darren King | ... | dialogue editor |
| Kathleen King | ... | boom operator: New York |
| Jonathan Klein | ... | foley editor |
| Nicholas Korda | ... | adr editor (as Nicholas Vincent Korda) |
| Andy Malcolm | ... | foley artist (as Andy Malcom) |
| Cindy Marty | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rob Nokes | ... | sound editorial technical support: Sound Dogs, Inc. |
| Thomas J. O'Connell | ... | adr mixer |
| Rudy Pi | ... | recordist |
| Joe Schiff | ... | adr assistant |
| Mark Smith | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Renee Tondelli | ... | adr supervisor (as Renée Tondelli) |
| Jerome R. Vitucci | ... | sound mixer: New York (as Jerome Vitucci) |
| Bill Ward | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jeff Wexler | ... | sound mixer |
| Mark Yardas | ... | dialogue editor |
| Benjamin Cheah | ... | sound effects recordist (uncredited) |
| Kevin Globerman | ... | second sound engineer (uncredited) |
| Bruno Roussel | ... | assistant sound engineer (uncredited) |
| Gregg Silk | ... | second sound engineer (uncredited) |
| John Soukup | ... | sound transfer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Bill Doane | ... | special effects coordinator (as William B. Doane) |
| Dino Doane | ... | special effects |
| Al Griswold | ... | special effects coordinator: New York (as Albert Griswold) |
| Harold McConnell Jr. | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Megan Brown | ... | texture animator: SPI |
| Suzy Brown | ... | texture animator: SPI |
| Mark Dornfeld | ... | digital visual effects: Buena Vista Imaging |
| Lisa Kahatriya | ... | rotoscoper: SPI |
| John Ly | ... | technical assistant: SPI |
| Tim McGovern | ... | visual effects supervisor: SPI |
| George Merkert | ... | visual effects producer: SPI |
| Hal Miles | ... | rotoscoper: SPI |
| Felix Ojeda | ... | compositor: SPI |
| Megan Omi | ... | compositor: SPI |
| Todd Pilger | ... | technical designer: SPI |
| Laurence Treweek | ... | lead technical supervisor: SPI |
| Guy T. Wiedmann | ... | visual effects editor: SPI (as Guy Wiedmann) |
| Brian Allan | ... | optical camera (uncredited) |
| Peter Anderson | ... | visual effects photography (uncredited) |
| Jason Dost | ... | digital scanner operator (uncredited) |
| Anthony Harris | ... | timing coordinator: SPI (uncredited) |
| Bernice Howes | ... | visual effects vendor producer (uncredited) |
| Dean Lyon | ... | compositing supervisor (uncredited) |
| Aaron Smith | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
| Paul Taglianetti | ... | digital effects producer: Caliban Filmworks (uncredited) |
Stunts
| BJ Davis | ... | stunts (as B.J. Davis) |
| Ken Fritz | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bryce Gregory | ... | stunts |
| David LeBell | ... | stunts |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts (as Gene Le Bell) |
| Phil O'Dell | ... | stunts |
| Denise Lynne Roberts | ... | stunts |
| Felipe Savahge | ... | stunts |
| Walter Scott | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Chester E. Tripp III | ... | stunts (as Chester Tripp) |
| Pete Turner | ... | stunts |
| BJ Davis | ... | aerial stunt coordinator: New York (uncredited) / stunt double: Jack Nicholson (uncredited) |
| Julia Davis | ... | assistant stunt coordinator (uncredited) / stunt double: Helen Hunt (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Greg Addison | ... | chief lighting technician: New York |
| James Bartolomeo | ... | second assistant camera: New York |
| David Burnett | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (as David R. Burnett) |
| Henry Christian III | ... | rigging lighting technician |
| Mike Connors | ... | dolly grip (as Michael Connors) |
| Steve Craft | ... | "b" camera second assistant |
| John Dolan | ... | key grip: New York |
| Phil Gries | ... | cinematographer: Red Carpet Premiere |
| Jeff Hand | ... | "b" camera first assistant: New York |
| Michael M. Krevitt | ... | key grip |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | "b" camera operator: New York (as Gabor Kover) |
| Michael Martinez | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael A. Mendez | ... | grip |
| Mike Moyer | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Scot A. Nederman-Paul | ... | loader: New York (as Scott Nederman) |
| Ralph Nelson | ... | still photographer |
| Jaim O'Neil | ... | Rigging Electrican |
| Paul Plannette | ... | "b" canera first assistant |
| Al Rodgers | ... | "b" camera second assistant: New York |
| Michael Stone | ... | camera operator |
| Donald E. Thorin Jr. | ... | first assistant camera |
| Demmie Todd | ... | still photographer: New York |
| Rick Tschudin | ... | "b" camera operator |
| Richard Turner | ... | "b" camera operator |
| Thomas D. Wazney | ... | best boy grip |
| John Baer | ... | still photographer: New York re-shoots (uncredited) |
| Mike Bonnaud | ... | lamp operator (uncredited) |
| Chuck Cohen | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Xiomara Comrie | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera, second unit (uncredited) |
| Eric Vincent Cruse | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Mike Gerzevitz | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Oscar Gomez | ... | best boy rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Scott Graves | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Mark Gutterud | ... | assistant camera: dog unit (uncredited) |
| David Katz | ... | video assist operator (uncredited) |
| Toby LeCheminant | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Bob Leitelt | ... | key grip: additional photography (uncredited) |
| Hugh McCallum | ... | additional rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Kevin McKenna | ... | video assist operator (uncredited) |
| David Norris | ... | camera operator: Wescam (uncredited) |
| Douglas Pellegrino | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jeff Pelton | ... | camera loader (uncredited) |
| Chris Rosen | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Chris Rountree | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Ralph Scherer | ... | key grip: second unit (uncredited) |
| Sam Urdank | ... | still photographer: additional photography, Los Angeles (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Kathryn Eisenstein | ... | casting associate (as Katherine Eisenstein) |
| Karen E. Etcoff | ... | extras casting: New York |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Daniel J. Adkins | ... | costume supervisor: New York |
| Donna Casey-Aira | ... | assistant costume designer (as Donna D. Casey) |
| James Lapidus | ... | costumer (as James Henry Lapidus) |
| Elaine Ramires | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Elena Del Rio) |
| Heidi Schulman | ... | costume supervisor: New York (as Heidi Shulman) |
| Deborah Slate | ... | costumer |
| Mary Elizabeth Still | ... | costumer |
| Debbie Travis | ... | costumer: to Mr. Nicholson (as Deborah Travis) |
| Philip Maldonado | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Trish Adlesic | ... | assistant location manager: New York (as Patricia Adlesic) |
| Declan Baldwin | ... | location manager: New York |
| S. Todd Christensen | ... | assistant location manager (as Todd Christensen) |
| Ralph Coleman | ... | location manager |
| Ernie Karpeles | ... | location assistant |
| Kathleen Corgan | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Stefan Gesek | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
| Deren Getz | ... | location crew member (uncredited) |
| Tom Lackey | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Christopher Lee | ... | key assistant location manager (uncredited) |
| Michael Parks | ... | location manager: preparation (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ryeland Allison | ... | musician: drums |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | music contractor |
| Chris Douridas | ... | song consultant |
| Bruce Fowler | ... | orchestrator (as Bruce L. Fowler) |
| Harry Gregson-Williams | ... | music conductor |
| Zigmund Gron | ... | music editor |
| Michael Lang | ... | soloist: Melvin's piano (as Mike Lang) |
| Alan Meyerson | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| Rupert Nadeau | ... | assistant music editor |
| Jeffrey Pollack | ... | music supervisor |
| Lucas Richman | ... | music conductor (as Lucas Richmond) |
| Adam Milo Smalley | ... | music editor (as Adam Smalley) |
| Marc Streitenfeld | ... | technical score advisor |
| Nico Abondolo | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Philip Ayling | ... | musician: oboe (uncredited) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Tom Brown | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| Marc Caruso | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
| Brian Dembow | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Steve Erdody | ... | musician: cello solo (uncredited) |
| Walt Fowler | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Jim Honeyman | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Jo Ann Kane | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Jim Kanter | ... | musician: clarinet (uncredited) |
| Katie Kirkpatrick | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Armen Ksajikian | ... | musician: cello solo (uncredited) |
| Claude Letessier | ... | consultant: musical score (uncredited) |
| Brian L. McCarty | ... | music coordinator (uncredited) |
| Ladd McIntosh | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Yvonne S. Moriarty | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Ralph Morrison | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Heitor Pereira | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| David Riddles | ... | musician: bassoon (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
| James Walker | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Hans Zimmer | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tom Allen | ... | script |
| Ray Quiroz | ... | script supervisor (as Raymond Quiroz) |
| Faith Conroy | ... | script supervisor: second unit (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Vince del Castillo | ... | transportation captain (as Vincent Del Castillo) |
| Pat King | ... | transportation co-captain: New York |
| Brian Lieberz | ... | driver |
| Richard McLaughlin | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Edward O'Donnell | ... | transportation captain: New York (as Eddie O'Donnell) |
| Mike Storc | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
| Scotty Goudreau | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Chad Ahrendt | ... | production assistant |
| Petra Alexandria | ... | assistant: to Mr. Mark |
| Nathan Barr | ... | assistant: to Mr. Zimmer |
| Raymond W. Beal | ... | animal trainer |
| Stacey Berns | ... | assistant: to Ms. Hunt |
| Brian Black | ... | production assistant |
| Bruce A. Block | ... | special consultant (as Bruce Block) |
| Arthur L. Brody | ... | psychiatric consultant (as Dr. Arthur L. Brody M.D.) |
| Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot: New York |
| George Davis | ... | production secretary (as George A. Davis) |
| Mathilde Decagny | ... | animal trainer (as Mathilde DeCagny) |
| Deirdre Donohue | ... | production coordinator: New York (as Deirdre Cook) |
| Stephen Douglas | ... | additional artwork: by Film Art, L.A. |
| Joe Facey | ... | Craft Service |
| Alex Fernández | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Pablo Ferro | ... | designer: main title |
| Giela Fredman | ... | assistant accountant |
| Susanna Horng | ... | production secretary: New York |
| Karen R. Jones | ... | unit publicist |
| David Kipper | ... | medical consultant (as Dr. David A. Kipper) |
| Diane Krakower | ... | assistant: to Mr. Nicholson |
| Karen Maidment | ... | psychiatric consultant |
| Andy Mensing | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Eric Mention | ... | production assistant |
| Scott R. Meyers | ... | production assistant (as Scott Meyers) / production assistant: New York (as Scott Meyers) |
| Debbie Modrow | ... | assistant: Mr. Kinnear |
| Brendan Murphy | ... | assistant: to Mr. Brooks |
| Moanike'ala Nakamoto | ... | assistant: to Mr. Zimmer |
| Felicia Nalivansky-Caplan | ... | assistant: to Mr. Sakai (as Felicia Nalivansky) |
| John Nava | ... | additional artwork |
| Chris Palzis | ... | production assistant |
| Kristen Ploucha | ... | production assistant |
| Mike Revell | ... | production accountant: New York (as Michael J. Revell) |
| Marge Rowland | ... | production accountant (as Marguerite Rowland) |
| Jason Rubenstein | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Sanjaya Saxena | ... | psychiatric consultant (as Dr. Sanjaya Saxena M.D.) |
| Miriam Schapiro | ... | assistant production coordinator: New York |
| Roger Schumacher | ... | head animal trainer |
| Joan Semmel | ... | additional artwork by |
| John Shaw | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Richard Shebairo | ... | loaner: artwork |
| Bronwyn Shepperson | ... | assistant: to Mr. Schofield |
| Ted Sroka | ... | production assistant |
| Shawn Suttles | ... | assistant: to Mr. Gooding |
| Michael Tubre | ... | production assistant |
| Derek Wade | ... | assistant production office coordinator (as Derek M. Wade) |
| Chad Woelki | ... | production assistant |
| Yvonne Yaconelli | ... | production office coordinator |
| David Yang | ... | assistant: to Ms. Johnson |
| Ray Zimmerman | ... | physical production executive |
| Rick Adami | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Tamsin Anstey | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Crista Birgy | ... | second assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Mike Bodkin | ... | intern (uncredited) |
| Judith M. Brown | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
| Justin Caine Burnett | ... | assistant: Mr. Zimmer (uncredited) |
| Neil Clark | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Bronwyn Cornelius | ... | assistant: John D. Schofield (uncredited) |
| Susie Fallon | ... | assistant locations: New York (uncredited) |
| Paul D. Fischer | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jack E. Herman | ... | extras set coordinator (uncredited) |
| Karen Mahan | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Eric Mansur | ... | assistant: Laurence Mark (uncredited) |
| John Michael Sudol | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Chris Miller | ... | technical consultant (uncredited) |
| Matthew Moriarty | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Vernon Rodriquez | ... | parking assistant (uncredited) |
| Jodi Shapera | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
| Debbie-Lynn Siegel | ... | payroll accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Julie Ansell | ... | special thanks to |
| Michael Besman | ... | special thanks to |
| Ted Bessell | ... | this film is dedicated to |
| Boo | ... | this film is dedicated to |
| Diane Brooks | ... | this film is dedicated to |
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures (presents)
- Gracie Films
Distributors
- Cascade Film (1998) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Mexico (1997) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Egmont Film Distributors (1998) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Film (1998) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films AB (1998) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films Italia (1998) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1998) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1998) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (1998) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de España (1998) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Columbia Tristar Films of India (1998) (India) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (1998) (Japan) (theatrical)
- TriStar Pictures (1997) (United States) (theatrical) (as TriStar)
- 7Mate (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- 7flix (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001) (United States) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Brazil) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Brazil) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (1998) (Germany) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (Mexico) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2011) (Mexico) (DVD) (re-release)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2016) (Mexico) (DVD) (re-release)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Television (1998) (United States) (tv)
- ETV (Eesti Televisioon) (2019) (Estonia) (tv)
- Egmont Film (1998) (Sweden) (VHS)
- GoldMax (2009) (Turkey) (tv) (Cable)
- LK-TEL (1998) (Argentina) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (2000) (Argentina) (VHS)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (2004) (United States) (tv)
- Netflix (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Paramount Channel (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Pay Per View (1998) (United States) (tv)
- Seven Network (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (Italy) (Blu-ray)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Sony Pictures Television (2004) (United States) (tv)
- TBS Superstation (2000) (United States) (tv)
- Twilight Time (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Animal Makers (animatronic dog)
- Buena Vista Imaging (digital visual effects)
- Caliban Filmworks (digital visual effects)
- Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- American Humane Association (animal action monitoring)
- Birds & Animals Unlimited (animals provided by)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Cerruti 1881 (selected wardrobes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Columbia Records (soundtrack)
- Digital Editing Solutions Inc. (technical support: Avid, N.Y.)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Dolby (in selected theatres)
- Film Art (additional artwork)
- JoAnn Kane Music Service (music preparation)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Lucasfilm THX / TAP Theater Alignment Program (Quality assurance services were provided by)
- Media Ventures (music production services)
- Michelson Food Services (caterer)
- Music Services (music preparation)
- New York Public Library (special thanks)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Panavision (filmed with)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Sony Digital Picture Editorial (technical support: Avid, L.A.)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (sound editorial technical support)
- Sound Dogs (sound editorial technical support)
- Technicolor (color by)
- The OC Foundation of California (special thanks to)
- The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of California (special thanks)
- Todd-AO Studios (post-production sound provided by)
- Truck Brokers (logistics management)
- Video Image (graphic displays)
- Video Image (video playback)
- Wescam USA (provider: Wescam provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Written by Jon Reeves |
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| Taglines | Brace yourself for Melvin. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $50,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $12,606,928, 28 Dec 1997 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $314,178,011 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In one scene the dog starts mimicking Jack Nicholson by stepping over the cracks in the sidewalk. The filmmakers accomplished this by placing little obstacles on the cracks so that the dog had to step over them. They then removed the obstacles digitally in post-production. See more » |
| Goofs | When Simon is in the hotel in Baltimore, he rips his cast between the thumb and index finger. Upon the return to New York, when Carol is exiting the car, the cast is clearly and repeatedly seen to be intact. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Temple (Sanctuary Mix) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Just after the disclaimer of the American Humane Association (The animals used in this film were in no way mistreated...) there is a second disclaimer stating "The actors used in this film were in no way mistreated." See more » |
| Quotes |
Melvin Udall:
Now, I got a real great compliment for you, and it's true. Carol Connelly: I'm so afraid you're about to say something awful. Melvin Udall: Don't be pessimistic, it's not your style. Okay. Here I go. Clearly a mistake. [shifts in his seat uncomfortably] Melvin Udall: I've got this, what, ailment? My doctor, a shrink that I used to go to all the time, he says that in fifty or sixty percent of the cases, a pill really helps. I hate pills. Very dangerous thing, pills. Hate. I'm using the word "hate" here, about pills. Hate. My compliment is, that night when you came over and told me that you would never... all right, well, you were there, you know what you said. Well, my compliment to you is, the next morning, I started taking the pills. Carol Connelly: I don't quite get how that's a compliment for me. Melvin Udall: You make me want to be a better man. [pause] Carol Connelly: [stunned] That's maybe the best compliment of my life. Melvin Udall: Well, maybe I overshot a little, because I was aiming at just enough to keep you from walking out. See more » |