About Schmidt
“Schmidt Happens.”
Synopsis
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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About Schmidt (2002) Official Trailer - Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-07
Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
Warren Schmidt
Kathy Bates
Roberta Hertzel
Hope Davis
Jeannie Schmidt
Dermot Mulroney
Randall Hertzel
June Squibb
Helen Schmidt
Howard Hesseman
Larry Hertzel
Harry Groener
John Rusk
Connie Ray
Vicki Rusk
Len Cariou
Ray Nichols
Mark Venhuizen
Duncan Hertzel
Cheryl Hamada
Saundra
Phil Reeves
Minister in Denver
Matt Winston
Gary Nordin - Warren's Replacement
James M. Connor
Randall's Best Man
Jill Anderson
Bridesmaid Reading St. Paul
Vaughan Wenzel
Man Mourning Helen
Judith Kathryn Hart
Woman Mourning Helen
Robert Kem
Priest in Omaha
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 13, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 8, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.53x
+$75.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Payne
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
- Original Score
- Rolfe Kent
- Original Title
- About Schmidt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105.8M
- Production Studios
- Avery Pix, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor, Louis Begley
Rolfe Kent
James Glennon
Kevin Tent
Michael Besman, Harry Gittes, Bill Badalato, Rachael Horovitz
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Payne
Director
Alexander Payne
Screenplay
Michael Besman
Producer
Harry Gittes
Producer
Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Kevin Tent
Editor
Jane Ann Stewart
Production Design
Wendy Chuck
Costume Design
Erik Henry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jim Taylor
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About About Schmidt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is About Schmidt about?
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.
Who directed About Schmidt?
About Schmidt was directed by Alexander Payne.
Who stars in About Schmidt?
The principal cast of About Schmidt includes Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb.
When was About Schmidt released and how long is it?
About Schmidt was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of About Schmidt?
About Schmidt had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $105.8M at the worldwide box office (3.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for About Schmidt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for About Schmidt was composed by Rolfe Kent.
Is About Schmidt based on a book or true story?
About Schmidt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Begley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for About Schmidt?
About Schmidt holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).