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About Schmidt (2002)  link to About Schmidt on IMDb  link to trailer on IMDb

Number: 11

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IMDb Rating:
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7.2/10 (108656 votes)

Country: USA, 2h 05min

Spoken Languages: English

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Director(s): Alexander Payne

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)

Medium: Original DVD,

Storyline: Warren Schmidt has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebr. for many years, yet now faces retirement. At the same time he is forced to take a hard look at his wife, his life and his relationship with his estranged daughter. An often hilarious series of events follow as Schmidt embarks on an unpredictable RV journey to attend his daughter's wedding in Denver.

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1