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1997 · 139 min · PG-13

As Good as It Gets

Directed by James L. Brooks · Drama, Comedy, Romance

As Good as It Gets (1997) is a Drama film, directed by James L. Brooks set in New York City and Baltimore during the 1990s. It runs 139 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A road trip, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of friendship and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
John Bailey
Cast
Jack NicholsonHelen HuntGreg KinnearCuba Gooding Jr.Shirley KnightJesse JamesYeardley SmithLupe Ontiveros

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityBaltimore
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
FriendshipLove & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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