As Good as It Gets

Tagline: A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat. Brace yourself for Melvin.

Release Date: 1997-12-19

Duration: 139 minutes

Synopsis

Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.