As Good as It Gets movie poster

As Good as It Gets

1997 · 2h 19m · Released

PG-13 Drama, Comedy, Romance

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

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.4 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream As Good as It Gets

Streaming now in the United States on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer
Jack Nicholson winning an Oscar® for "As Good as it Gets"
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Top cast and crew

James L. Brooks Director
Jack Nicholson Melvin Udall
Helen Hunt Carol Connelly
Greg Kinnear Simon Bishop
Cuba Gooding Jr. Frank Sachs
Shirley Knight Beverly Connelly
Jesse James Spencer Connelly
Yeardley Smith Jackie Simpson
Lupe Ontiveros Nora Manning
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Frequently asked questions about As Good as It Gets

Where can I watch As Good as It Gets in the United States?

As Good as It Gets is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch As Good as It Gets for free?

Not free in the United States right now. As Good as It Gets needs a subscription to Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

What are the ratings for As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets stars Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Shirley Knight. James L. Brooks is the director.

How long is As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets runs 2h 19m (139 minutes).

When did As Good as It Gets come out?

As Good as It Gets was released on December 19, 1997.

Which studio made As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets was produced by TriStar Pictures and Gracie Films in the United States.

What was the budget for As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets was made on a budget of $50,000,000.

How much did As Good as It Gets make at the box office?

As Good as It Gets grossed $314,178,011 worldwide, against a budget of $50,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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