About Schmidt
2002, English. Directed by Alexander Payne.
Schmidt Happens.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,431 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch
Rent
Amazon VideoAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Alexander PayneDirector
- Jack NicholsonWarren Schmidt
- Kathy BatesRoberta Hertzel
- Hope DavisJeannie Schmidt
- Dermot MulroneyRandall Hertzel
- June SquibbHelen Schmidt
- Howard HessemanLarry Hertzel
- Harry GroenerJohn Rusk
- Connie RayVicki Rusk
- Len CariouRay Nichols
- Mark VenhuizenDuncan Hertzel
- Cheryl HamadaSaundra
- Phil ReevesMinister in Denver
Details
- Released
- 12 December 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $106M
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked About Schmidt
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
1954 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Mother's Wedding
2025 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ana
2020 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ezra
2024 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fatherhood
2021 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Best Man Down
2012 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Magic of Belle Isle
2012 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Own Love Song
2010 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Little Miss Sunshine
2006 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
About Schmidt: quick answers
Is About Schmidt worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,431 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is About Schmidt?
About Schmidt runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does About Schmidt have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for About Schmidt. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is About Schmidt suitable for kids?
About Schmidt is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like About Schmidt?
If you liked About Schmidt, try Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, My Mother's Wedding, Ana.
Who directed About Schmidt?
About Schmidt (2002) was directed by Alexander Payne and stars Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis.