About Schmidt

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-01-03

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

125 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (102821 Reviews)

Director:

Alexander Payne

Genres:

Comedy Drama

Cast:

Jack Nicholson Kathy Bates Hope Davis Dermot Mulroney

Writer:

Louis Begley (novel)

Alexander Payne (screenplay)

Jim Taylor (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Warren Schmidt has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebr. for many years, yet now faces retirement. At the same time he is forced to take a hard look at his wife, his life and his relationship with his estranged daughter. An often hilarious series of events follow as Schmidt embarks on an unpredictable RV journey to attend his daughter's wedding in Denver.

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