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About Schmidt
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R,2hrs 4min
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December 13, 2002
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New Line Cinema
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 ... Full Synopsis
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This powerfully contained, painfully funny performance has to rank with the greatest work Nicholson's ever done -- This road movie gives you emotional whiplash, and you’ll be glad you went along for the ride. Full Review
Metascore
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85
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Warren Schmidt
Jeannie
Randall Hertzel
Roberta Hertzel
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Brad Pitt arrives at the premiere of "About Schmidt."
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"About Schmidt" star Jack Nicholson with his award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama at the...
Jack Nicholson: Nominated for Best Actor in a motion picture - drama for About Schmidt
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