About Schmidt

About Schmidt is a 2002 American comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Alexander Payne and starring Jack Nicholson in the title role. The film also stars Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, and Kathy Bates. It is loosely based on the 1996 novel of the same title by Louis Begley. After it was released in theaters by New Line Cinema on December 13, 2002, the film enjoyed both critical and commercial success, earning $105.8 million on a $30 million budget.

About Schmidt
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlexander Payne
Screenplay by
Based onAbout Schmidt
by Louis Begley
Produced byMichael Besman
Harry Gittes
Starring
CinematographyJames Glennon
Edited byKevin Tent
Music byRolfe Kent
Production
company
New Line Cinema
Distributed byNew Line Cinema
Release dates
  • May 22, 2002 (2002-05-22) (Cannes)
  • December 13, 2002 (2002-12-13) (United States)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million
Box office$105.8 million
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