About Schmidt
"Schmidt Happens."
Originally released in 2002. About Schmidt is a drama/comedy film. directed by Alexander Payne. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, and Hope Davis
Synopsis
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,326 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$105.8M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Nicholson
as Warren Schmidt
Kathy Bates
as Roberta Hertzel
Hope Davis
as Jeannie Schmidt
Dermot Mulroney
as Randall Hertzel
June Squibb
as Helen Schmidt
Howard Hesseman
as Larry Hertzel
Harry Groener
as John Rusk
Connie Ray
as Vicki Rusk
Len Cariou
as Ray Nichols
Mark Venhuizen
as Duncan Hertzel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $105,834,556
Production Companies
- Avery Pix
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is About Schmidt about?
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Who directed About Schmidt?
About Schmidt was directed by Alexander Payne.
How long is About Schmidt?
About Schmidt has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was About Schmidt released?
About Schmidt was released on December 12, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in About Schmidt?
The main cast of About Schmidt includes Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb.
Is About Schmidt worth watching?
About Schmidt has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,326 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.