About Schmidt

Where to Watch About Schmidt (2002) (Legally)

Schmidt Happens.
Dec 12, 2002 US 125 min 15
6.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 371 votes
Drama Comedy
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2002), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Comedy, with a runtime around 125 minutes.

Top billed names include Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

husband wife relationship, wedding, channel surfing, mullet, spiritual journey, life changing, pioneer village, family gathering

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
as Warren Schmidt
Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates
as Roberta Hertzel
Hope Davis
Hope Davis
as Jeannie Schmidt
Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney
as Randall Hertzel
June Squibb
June Squibb
as Helen Schmidt
Howard Hesseman
Howard Hesseman
as Larry Hertzel
Harry Groener
Harry Groener
as John Rusk
Connie Ray
Connie Ray
as Vicki Rusk
Len Cariou
Len Cariou
as Ray Nichols
Mark Venhuizen
Mark Venhuizen
as Duncan Hertzel