As Good as It Gets

Quick Info

Year
1997
Director
James L. Brooks
Duration
139 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$314M

External Ratings

IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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As Good as It Gets

James L. Brooks1997139mEN

Our Rating

7.5/10
7.5/10
Story
7.6/10
Acting
7.4/10
Direction
7.2/10
Cinematography
7/10
Music

Overview

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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