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2002

About Schmidt

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.

Credits

Director

Alexander Payne

Producers

Harry Gittes , Michael Besman , Bill Badalato

Writers

Alexander Payne , Jim Taylor

Cinematographer

James Glennon

Editor

Kevin Tent

Production Design

Jane Ann Stewart

Costume Design

Wendy Chuck

Composer

Rolfe Kent

Visual Effects

Erik Henry

Cast

Jack Nicholson , Kathy Bates , Hope Davis , Dermot Mulroney , June Squibb , Howard Hesseman , Harry Groener , Connie Ray , Len Cariou , Mark Venhuizen

Studios

New Line Cinema , Avery Pix

Genres

Drama Comedy

External

IMDb Amazon

Posters

5
About Schmidt (2002) movie poster
About Schmidt (2002) movie poster
About Schmidt (2002) movie poster
About Schmidt (2002) movie poster
About Schmidt (2002) movie poster

Awards

2 wins, 11 nominations
Won Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama Jack Nicholson 2003
Won Best Screenplay Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor 2003
Nom Best Motion Picture - Drama About Schmidt 2003
Nom Best Adapted Screenplay Alexander Payne About Schmidt 2003
Nom Best Director Alexander Payne 2003
Nom Best Actor Jack Nicholson 2003
Nom Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Jack Nicholson About Schmidt 2003
Nom Best Actor Jack Nicholson About Schmidt 2003
Nom Best Supporting Actress Kathy Bates 2003
Nom Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Kathy Bates About Schmidt 2003
Nom Best Supporting Actress Kathy Bates 2003

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