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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- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 25 wins & 69 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jack Nicholson | ... |
Warren Schmidt
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| Kathy Bates | ... |
Roberta Hertzel
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| Hope Davis | ... |
Jeannie Schmidt
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| Dermot Mulroney | ... |
Randall Hertzel
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| June Squibb | ... |
Helen Schmidt
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| Howard Hesseman | ... |
Larry Hertzel
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| Harry Groener | ... |
John Rusk
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| Connie Ray | ... |
Vicki Rusk
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| Len Cariou | ... |
Ray Nichols
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Mark Venhuizen | ... |
Duncan Hertzel
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Cheryl Hamada | ... |
Saundra
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| Phil Reeves | ... |
Minister in Denver
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| Matt Winston | ... |
Gary Nordin - Warren's Replacement
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| James M. Connor | ... |
Randall's Best Man
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Jill Anderson | ... |
Bridesmaid Reading St. Paul
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Vaughan Wenzel | ... |
Man Mourning Helen
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Judith Kathryn Hart | ... |
Woman Mourning Helen
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| Marilyn Tipp | ... |
Neighbor Lady (scenesDeleted)
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Robert Kem | ... |
Priest in Omaha
(as Reverend Robert Kem)
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Melissa Hanna | ... |
Dairy Queen Employee
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Tung Ha | ... |
Frat Kid
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James J. Crawley | ... |
Other Frat Kid
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Mary Beth Nelson | ... |
Bartender
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| Steve Heller | ... |
Tire Store Employee
(as Stephen Heller)
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Lester Kills Crow | ... |
Native American Cashier
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Thomas Michael Belford | ... |
Funeral Director
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McKenna Gibson | ... |
Six-year-old Jeannie
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Emily McNaughton | ... |
Twelve-year-old Jeannie
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Beth Heimann | ... |
Wedding Singer #1
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Linda Wilmot | ... |
Wedding Singer #2
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Chris Huse | ... |
Chuck Woodard (uncredited)
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| Joe Kunze | ... |
Partygoer #1 (uncredited)
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| Angela Lansbury | ... |
Angela Lansbury (uncredited) (voice)
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Abdallah Mtulu | ... |
Ndugu (uncredited)
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Mark J. O'Leary | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Robert Kingston Phillips Green | ... |
Male shopper (uncredited)
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| Lonnie Ray Senstock | ... |
Bus boy (uncredited)
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Michael Tolochko | ... |
Surly Denver Neighbor Taking Trash Out (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alexander Payne | ||
Written by
| Louis Begley | ... | (novel "About Schmidt") |
| Alexander Payne | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jim Taylor | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Bill Badalato | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Besman | ... | producer |
| Harry Gittes | ... | producer |
| Rachael Horovitz | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Rolfe Kent | ||
Cinematography by
| James Glennon | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Kevin Tent | ||
Editorial Department
| David Berman | ... | apprentice editor |
| Tom Dailey | ... | first assistant editor: avid |
| Danya Joseph | ... | first assistant film editor |
| Jody Levin | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
| Mato | ... | color timer |
| Mark Scovil | ... | assistant editor |
| Carla Swanson | ... | montage: Warren |
| Mike Sowa | ... | digital color timer: mastering (uncredited) |
| Jayson Wall | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Lisa Beach | ||
| Kathleen Chopin | ... | casting director: New York |
| Sarah Katzman | ||
Production Design by
| Jane Ann Stewart | ||
Art Direction by
| T.K. Kirkpatrick | ... | (as Tim Kirkpatrick) |
| Pat Tagliaferro | ||
Set Decoration by
| Teresa Visinare | ||
Costume Design by
| Wendy Chuck | ||
Makeup Department
| Carrie Angland | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Nicholson |
| Danielle Cunningham | ... | makeup artist |
| Emjay Olson | ... | key hair stylist |
| Angie Paul | ... | hair stylist |
| Jeanne Van Phue | ... | key makeup artist |
| Joy Zapata | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Nicholson |
| Gary Archer | ... | dental technician (uncredited) |
| Lisa Brockman-Kalz | ... | additional makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Stacy Heatherly | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Bill Badalato | ... | unit production manager (as William Badalato) |
| Billy Badalato | ... | production supervisor |
| Carla Fry | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Rick Reynolds | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Rocco Marra | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Shari Nicotero | ... | second assistant director |
| George Parra | ... | first assistant director |
| David Waters | ... | second second assistant director (as David 'Muddy' Waters) |
Art Department
| Rob Baker | ... | utility construction |
| Dave Brown | ... | shop steward |
| Nathan Carlson | ... | graphic designer (as Nate Carlson) |
| Andrew Wayne Carson | ... | set dresser |
| Jack Clowers | ... | set dresser |
| Paula Clowers | ... | set dresser |
| Kevin Cowan | ... | carpenter |
| Michael Daly | ... | carpenter |
| Ron Gielow | ... | co-construction coordinator |
| Mervyn Johnson | ... | co-construction coordinator (as Merve Johnson) |
| Melanie Jones | ... | painter foreman |
| Rick Kaufman | ... | carpenter |
| Sora Kimberlain | ... | set painter |
| Robert E. Knight | ... | lead painter (as Robert Ellison Knight) |
| Craig Lee | ... | set painter |
| Patrick Lees | ... | leadman |
| Tanya B. Magidow | ... | assistant property master (as Tanya Magidow) |
| Chanda McConnell | ... | additional property |
| Stephen Miller | ... | construction gang boss (as Steve Miller) |
| Jeffrey M. O'Brien | ... | property master (as Jeff O'Brien) |
| Ron Rhodes | ... | co-construction coordinator |
| Michael Tagel | ... | paint gang boss |
| Debi Shirk Tagliaferro | ... | construction auditor (as Debi Tagliaferro) |
| Packy Tagliaferro | ... | construction production assistant |
| Brian Vogelgesang | ... | set dresser |
| Steven Wolfe | ... | on-set dresser |
| Greg Berger | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Scott Austin | ... | daily sound transferer |
| Javier Bennassar | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Cannon | ... | sound assistant |
| Claudia Carle | ... | adr recordist |
| Mark Choi | ... | sound effects editor (as Mark Hunshik Choi) |
| Patrick Cyccone Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Lisle Engle | ... | sound effects editor |
| Frank Gaeta | ... | sound designer / sound supervisor |
| Nerses Gezalyan | ... | foley mixer |
| David Grant | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ann Hadsell | ... | adr mixer |
| Rickey Hawkes | ... | utility sound technician |
| Adam Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kimaree Long | ... | adr supervisor |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist |
| Mark Ormandy | ... | additional sound |
| Michelle Pazer | ... | dialogue editor |
| Art Rochester | ... | sound mixer |
| Earl Sampson | ... | boom operator |
| Unsun Song | ... | sound recordist |
| David Stanke | ... | sound assistant |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist (as Jeff Wilhoit) |
| Greg Zimmerman | ... | foley recordist |
| Holger M. Thiele | ... | sound mastering engineer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Pat Tagliaferro | ... | special effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Erik Henry | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Robert Stromberg | ... | matte painter |
| Laurie Powers Going | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Edward Helmers | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
| Shaina Holmes | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Mark Sawicki | ... | optical camera (uncredited) |
| Patrick Zentis | ... | digital compositor: Digital Backlot (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tom Axtell | ... | electrician |
| Michael Baird | ... | video assist operator |
| Claudette Barius | ... | still photographer |
| Monty Bass | ... | grip |
| Dave Behn | ... | grip |
| Quintin Bogard | ... | rigging electrician |
| Dennis Buffum | ... | electrician |
| Dwight Campbell | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Lora Davis | ... | grip |
| Milo Durben | ... | dolly grip |
| Robert Edesa | ... | additional photographer (as Bob Edesa) / camera operator: "a" camera (as Bob Edesa) |
| Paul Eichler | ... | electrician |
| Geoff Eng | ... | electrician |
| Melissa Freeman | ... | camera loader |
| Kevin Ketelhut | ... | rigging electrician |
| Aaron Lemere | ... | electrician |
| Stephen B. Martinez | ... | best boy grip (as Stephen Martinez) |
| Mike Mastre | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Scott McCarthy | ... | additional camera loader |
| Simone Perusse | ... | best boy electric |
| Radan Popovic | ... | additional photography / camera operator: "b" camera |
| Kaile Shilling | ... | additional photography supervisor |
| Dennis Shotsman | ... | grip |
| John A. Small | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera (as John Small) |
| R. Michael Stringer | ... | key grip |
| Jay Swanson | ... | rigging electrician |
| Michael Tolochko | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Travis Williams | ... | rigging electrician |
| Steve Wolpa | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| James M. Wykoff | ... | grip (as Mike Wykoff) |
| Justin Akers | ... | key grip: second unit (uncredited) |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | key grip: second unit (uncredited) |
| Craig Ladwig | ... | rigging key grip (uncredited) |
| Patriq Luo | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Kyle T. MacDowell | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| John Pycha | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Chad Bishoff | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Sandy Holt | ... | adr voice casting |
| John Jackson | ... | casting: Midwest |
| Teresa Affleck | ... | casting intern (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jeannine Bourdaghs | ... | costume supervisor |
| Linda Carol Flake | ... | set costumer (as Linda Flake) |
| Carrie Grace | ... | costumer |
| Christel Highland | ... | set costumer |
| Nava R. Sadan | ... | wardrobe: Mr. Nicholson (as Nava Sadan) |
| Susan Strubel | ... | set costumer |
| Cat Dawson | ... | additional costumer (uncredited) |
| Jeannie H. Kelly | ... | additional costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Stacy Eyrich | ... | location assistant: Mr. Nicholson |
| John Latenser V | ... | location manager |
| Mike Latenser | ... | assistant location manager |
| Kendra Liedle | ... | location production assistant |
Music Department
| Tony Blondal | ... | orchestrator |
| Bob Bowen | ... | music executive |
| Paul Broucek | ... | music executive |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | score mixer |
| Richard Ford | ... | music editor |
| Larry Groupé | ... | conductor |
| David Sabee | ... | music contractor |
| Annie Searles | ... | music clearances |
| Lori Silfen | ... | music business affairs |
| Kerry Wikstrom | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Sean Osborn | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Shie Rozow | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rebecca Robertson | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Chet Badalato | ... | driver: Mr. Nicholson |
| Steve Brill | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Joe Brumbaugh | ... | driver |
| Larry Cain | ... | transportation captain (as Larry 'Weasel' Cain) |
| Angie Carraher | ... | driver |
| Gary Edelman | ... | transportation captain |
| Lindsay Elliott | ... | driver (as Lindsey Elliott) |
| Floyd Erwin | ... | driver |
| Michael Grooms | ... | driver (as Mike 'Sluggo' Grooms) |
| Donald Jones | ... | driver |
| Gracie Klein | ... | driver |
| Gary Labs | ... | driver |
| Dave Nickel | ... | driver |
| Gary Roberts | ... | driver (as Gary 'Jonboy' Roberts) |
| Robert J. Rocco | ... | driver (as Robert Rocco) |
| Lawrence Root | ... | driver (as Lawrence 'Sparky' Root) |
| Bernard Sczemanski | ... | picture car captain (as Bernard 'Ski' Sczemanski) |
| Tony Swartz | ... | driver |
| Carla Klein | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Erika Anderson | ... | set production assistant |
| Sam Arent | ... | set production assistant |
| Anne Badalato | ... | accounting clerk |
| Tommy Baratta | ... | chef: Mr. Nicholson (as Tommy Barratta) |
| Dana Belcastro | ... | production executive |
| Carolyn Blackwood | ... | production attorney |
| Tracy Boyd | ... | assistant: Alexander Payne |
| Kaylene Carlson | ... | production coordinator |
| Laurie Cartwright | ... | risk management |
| Laura Chang | ... | production office assistant |
| Stephen Coleman | ... | technical consultant (as Stephan Coleman) |
| Jeff Egan | ... | production safety |
| Karen Eisenstadt | ... | production accountant |
| Nicholas Fitzgerald | ... | set production assistant (as Nick Fitzgerald) |
| April Fitzsimmons | ... | set production assistant |
| Jim Foyt | ... | projectionist |
| Will Gatlin | ... | craft service |
| Josh Geller | ... | set production assistant (as Josh Gellar) |
| Lynn Giordano | ... | assistant: Jane Stewart |
| Jeffrey Gladu | ... | payroll accountant (as Jeff Gladu) |
| Emily Glatter | ... | supervising production coordinator |
| Sherri Goldman | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Brian Grummert | ... | additional accounting clerk |
| John Hackett | ... | double: Mr. Nicholson / stand-in: Mr. Nicholson |
| Gene L. Hamilton | ... | photo double (as Gene Hamilton) / stand-in (as Gene Hamilton) |
| Joshuwa Hannum | ... | photo double / stand-in |
| Marc Jacobs | ... | production resources |
| Wayne Lamkay | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Sagan Lewis | ... | photo double / stand-in |
| Roland Manarin | ... | production secretary |
| Andrew Matthews | ... | financial advisor |
| Jennifer Mount | ... | risk management |
| Dawn Perlin | ... | executive assistant: Mr. Nicholson |
| Dawn Pieke | ... | photo double / stand-in |
| Paul Prokop | ... | production controller |
| Steven John Reynolds | ... | second assistant accountant (as Steve Reynolds) |
| Amy Romeo | ... | production office assistant |
| Oswaldo Rosa | ... | chef: Mr. Nicholson |
| Suzanne Rosencrans | ... | business affairs executive |
| Amy Russell | ... | clearances: The Clear Choice |
| Teresa Seina | ... | craft service assistant / craft service: as Teresa Cowan |
| Kaile Shilling | ... | assistant: Alexander Payne |
| Aaron Smith | ... | production office assistant |
| David Sporn | ... | business affairs administrator |
| Traci Stick | ... | production assistant (as Traci Boyle) |
| Lee Tucker | ... | preview technical supervisor |
| Edward C. Wang | ... | assistant: Harry Gittes |
| Rick Williams | ... | assistant: Michael Besman |
| Deborah Wuliger | ... | unit publicist |
| Teresa Affleck | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Helen Blume | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Ronald C. Briggs Jr. | ... | inventory services (uncredited) |
| Ellyn Exley | ... | assistant to Erik Holmberg (uncredited) |
| Peter Pham | ... | additional production assistant: second unit (uncredited) |
| Traci Stick | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Kirk Tedeski | ... | video coordinator (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Julie Ginsburg | ... | thanks: Omaha Film Commission Office (as Julie Ginsberg) |
| Laurie Richards | ... | thanks: Nebraska Film Commission Office |
| Kathy Sheppard | ... | thanks: Omaha Film Commission Office |
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema (presents)
- Avery Pix
Distributors
- New Line Cinema (2002) (United States) (theatrical) (an AOL Time Warner company)
- Paradiso Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Distribution Company (2003) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- FS Film (2003) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2003) (Japan) (theatrical) (as GAGA Communications)
- Humax Pictures (2003) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- Nexo (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- SF Studios (2003) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2003) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- FS Film (2003) (Finland) (DVD) (VHS)
- New Line Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- New Line Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (2003) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2003) (Switzerland) (DVD)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2004) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Gaga (2004) (Japan) (as GAGA Communications)
- Talpa (2006) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Canvas (2006) (Belgium) (tv)
- Nelonen (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- Fox-Warner (2003) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Pioneer Films (2003) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Film1 (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Warner Home Video (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance provided by)
- Atumusica (music preparation)
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Cast & Crew Payroll Services (payroll)
- Childreach/Plan (thanks)
- Custom Film Effects (titles and opticals)
- DTS (acknowledgement)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (prints)
- Dolby Digital (in selected theatres)
- Double Tire Guest Suites, Central (thanks)
- FotoKem (color)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Le Mobile Remote Recording Studios (score recorded by)
- LoopEase (loop group)
- Magic Film and Video Works (negative cutting)
- Midnight Medics (set medic)
- Mirror Studios (sound post-production)
- Movie Movers (star trailers)
- Nebraska Film Office (thanks)
- New Line Records (soundtrack released by)
- Omaha Film Commission Office (thanks)
- Omaha Police & Fire Departments (thanks)
- Pearson Television ("The Private Navy of Sergeant O'Farrell" footage courtesy of)
- Premiere Radio Networks (audio of "The Rush Limbaugh Show" courtesy of)
- Procter & Gamble Productions (PGP) ("Guiding Light" footage courtesy of)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- SeattleMusic (score performed by)
- Signet Sound Studio (score mixed at)
- Soundelux (sound editorial)
- St. Thomas Chapel, Seattle (score recording)
- TM Equipment Rentals (grip and lighting equipment)
- TM Motion Picture Rentals (grip and electrical equipment furnished by)
- The Clear Choice (clearances)
- Todd Studios (re-recording services)
- Tony's Catering (catering)
- Truck Brokers (logistics management)
- Winnebago Industries (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebraska 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, Colorado. Written by wacoastguy |
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| Taglines | Schmidt Happens See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $30,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $282,367, 15 Dec 2002 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $105,834,556 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Jack Nicholson received the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama, he commented afterward, "I'm a little surprised. I thought we had made a comedy." See more » |
| Goofs | At the wedding, the priest/minister wears the wrong color of vestments: a purple chasuble and blue stole - purple is for Lent and blue is for Advent. The appropriate color for a wedding in terms of church vestments (be it Catholic, Episcopalian or other) is white. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Best Films of 2002 (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You Sexy Thing See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The film title appears above the New Line Cinema Release credit as end credits are done. See more » |
| Quotes |
Warren Schmidt:
Relatively soon, I will die. Maybe in 20 years, maybe tomorrow, it doesn't matter. Once I am dead and everyone who knew me dies too, it will be as though I never existed. What difference has my life made to anyone. None that I can think of. None at all. See more » |