About Schmidt

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About Schmidt

R

Released Dec 20, 2002

2h 4m

Comedy

Drama

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Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossroads all at the same time. To begin with, he is retiring from a lifetime of service as an actuary for Woodmen of the World Insurance Company, and he feels utterly adrift. Furthermore, his only daughter Jeannie (Hope Davis) is about to marry a boob. And his wife Helen (June Squibb) dies suddenly after 42 years of marriage.

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Critics Consensus

In this funny, touching character study, Nicholson gives one of the best performances of his career.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Heartfelt Nicholson, not for kids at all.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 2, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 4/5

May 2, 2003

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Peter Rainer

New York Magazine/Vulture

These filmmakers have a feeling for the isolation of blasted lives, but they also can't resist putting them down.

Jan 16, 2003

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James Croot

The Post NZ

This is Nicholson's show -- and he excels.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 22, 2022

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Jack Nicholson delivers one of the best performances of his career in About Schmidt.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 14, 2022

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

The latest film by Alexander Payne (Election, Citizen Ruth) scrutinizes features of America's social fabric with a relatively sharp eye.

Mar 5, 2021

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Francisco S

The movie betrays Schmidt's character many times going in the wrong direction.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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thiago s

Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, o filme estava meio chato, depois de uma melhorada quando ele viajou com o trailer até o casamento de sua filha, Mas o filme não tem uma cena que impactou o filme, só a nudez da Kathy bates na banheira, que foi só isso, de resto um drama bacaninha.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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william w

I absolutely 💯 loved this movie in all the awkwardness with the characters and some of the awkward scenes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/25

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Fer S

It is not bad, but I was left disappointed. The last 40 minutes were not interesting at all. I ended up looking at my phone

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Godfrey D

Its a really good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/24

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The H

Jack Nicholson proved he's not just an interesting face.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Synopsis

Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossroads all at the same time. To begin with, he is retiring from a lifetime of service as an actuary for Woodmen of the World Insurance Company, and he feels utterly adrift. Furthermore, his only daughter Jeannie (Hope Davis) is about to marry a boob. And his wife Helen (June Squibb) dies suddenly after 42 years of marriage.

Director: Alexander Payne
Producer: Harry Gittes, Michael Besman
Screenwriter: Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: New Line Cinema
Rating: R (Some Language|Brief Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $65.0M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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