# As Good as It Gets (1997)

> A misanthropic novelist, a resilient waitress, and a vulnerable artist find an unlikely path from social friction to friendship and love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1906

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: James L. Brooks
- Cast: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr., Shirley Knight, Jesse James, Yeardley Smith, Lupe Ontiveros
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119822/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, acerbic, uncomfortable, date night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A cranky writer's life is turned upside down by unexpected friendships and the chaos of caring for a dog.

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