

As Good as It Gets
“A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.”
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Where to watch As Good as It Gets in United States
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Where is As Good as It Gets streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Liv, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, Queens club Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets is a 1997 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by James L. Brooks. The cast is led by Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 4200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
As Good as It Gets was produced by TriStar Pictures and Gracie Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 19, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $314 million worldwide.
- Director
- James L. Brooks
- Writers
- James L. Brooks, Mark Andrus
- Release date
- December 19, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $314 million
- Production
- TriStar Pictures, Gracie Films
As Good as It Gets cast & crew
As Good as It Gets was directed by James L. Brooks and written by James L. Brooks and Mark Andrus.
The cast features Jack Nicholson as Melvin Udall, Helen Hunt as Carol Connelly, Greg Kinnear as Simon Bishop, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Frank Sachs, Shirley Knight as Beverly Connelly, and Jesse James as Spencer Connelly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by John Bailey, and it was produced by Bridget Johnson and Laura Ziskin.
Is As Good as It Gets worth watching?
As Good as It Gets holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 4,163 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, As Good as It Gets is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch As Good as It Gets
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Cast of As Good as It Gets

Jack Nicholson
Melvin Udall

Helen Hunt
Carol Connelly

Greg Kinnear
Simon Bishop

Cuba Gooding Jr.
Frank Sachs

Shirley Knight
Beverly Connelly

Jesse James
Spencer Connelly

Yeardley Smith
Jackie Simpson

Lupe Ontiveros
Nora Manning

Skeet Ulrich
Vincent Lopiano

Harold Ramis
Dr. Bettes

Lawrence Kasdan
Dr. Green

Bibi Osterwald
Neighbor Woman
As Good as It Gets — FAQs
▸Where can I watch As Good as It Gets in United States?
As Good as It Gets is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is As Good as It Gets in?
As Good as It Gets is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is As Good as It Gets rated?
As Good as It Gets is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 4,163 ratings.











