As Good as It Gets

~A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.

Overview

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

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1997-12-19
Budget: $50000000
Revenue: $314178011
Runtime: 139 min

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