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Synopsis
Jack Nicholson plays retiring insurance actuary Warren Schmidt in Alexander Payne's About Schmidt. Schmidt has settled into a dormant life. He has an unfulfilling marriage to Helen (June Squibb), and conspires to spend as much time away from her as possible. Schmidt's daughter Jeannie (Hope Davis) is engaged to Randall Hertzel (Dermot Mulroney), a man Schmidt believes is entirely unworthy of his daughter. When Helen unexpectedly dies, Warren is adrift until he discovers old love letters sent to his wife from his best friend. This inspires Warren to make a valiant effort to stop his daughter's wedding. His plans start to go awry when he meets Randall's extroverted mother, Roberta (Kathy Bates). About Schmidt was screened at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival where many were surprised that Nicholson did not take home the Best Actor award. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

Cast

Kathy Bates Roberta Hertzel
Len Cariou Ray
Hope Davis Jeannie
Howard Hesseman Larry
Dermot Mulroney Randall Hertzel
June Squibb Helen Schmidt
Jack Nicholson Warren Schmidt

Production Crew

Louis Begley Book Author
John Jackson Casting
Lisa Beach Casting
Sarah Katzman Casting
James Glennon Cinematographer
Rolfe Kent Composer (Music Score)
Wendy Chuck Costume Designer
Alexander Payne Director
Kevin Tent Editor
Bill Badalato Executive Producer
Rachel Horovitz Executive Producer
Erik Satie Featured Music
George Parra First Assistant Director
Harry Gittes Producer
Michael Besman Producer
Jane Ann Stewart Production Designer
Alexander Payne Screenwriter
Jim Taylor Screenwriter
Frank Gaeta Set Designer
Art Rochester Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 2002
Runtime: 124
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for some language and brief nudity
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy Drama

Release
January 10, 2003 (USA)
by New Line Cinema

Awards
2002 - Best Film - Golden Globe
2002 - Best Picture - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2002 - Best Picture - L.A. Film Critics Association
2002 - Top Ten Movie of the Year - American Film Institute
2002 - Best Picture - Los Angeles Film Critics Association
2002 - Best Picture - Golden Globe
2003 - Best Picture - Broadcast Film Critics Association