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About Schmidt

In one of his most uncharacteristic roles, Jack Nicholson plays Warren Schmidt, a 66-year-old former insurance actuary in Omaha having trouble adjusting to life as a retiree. After his wife dies suddenly, Schmidt decides to drive his new motor home to Denver to talk his daughter (Hope Davis) out of marrying a blundering bed salesman (Dermot Mulroney). During the journey, Schmidt makes some funny and poignant observations about his life and the choices he has made. With Kathy Bates and Len Cariou.

Year: 2002
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Director: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Len Cariou, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney
Duration: 120 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains low level offensive language.
7.2/10
Location in store: Comedy

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