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As Good as It Gets
1997
James L. Brooks
1997·PG-13·
United States
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A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Cast
Helen Hunt·Jack Nicholson·Greg Kinnear·Cuba Gooding Jr.
Producers
James L. Brooks·Bridget Johnson·Maria Kavanaugh·Laurence Mark·Richard Marks
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
4 wins · 5 nominations
Wins (4)
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (1998)
Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
James L. BrooksMark Andrus
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (1998)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Jack Nicholson
Critics Choice Awards (1998)
Best Actor
Jack Nicholson
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1998)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Helen Hunt
Nominations (5)
Best Picture
PGA Awards (1998)
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
James L. BrooksBridget JohnsonKristi Zea
Academy Awards, USA (1998)
Best Picture
James L. BrooksBridget JohnsonKristi Zea
Critics Choice Awards (1998)
Best Picture
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1998)
Best Director - Motion Picture
James L. Brooks
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, USA (1998)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
James L. BrooksMark Andrus