About Schmidt

2002 · directed by Alexander Payne

Rating

77/100

Hit

no

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.

About Schmidt (2002), directed by Alexander Payne, rates 77/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Jack Nicholson
• Kathy Bates
• Hope Davis
• Dermot Mulroney
• June Squibb
• Howard Hesseman
• Harry Groener
• Connie Ray
• Len Cariou
• Mark Venhuizen

Crew

• James Glennon — Director of Photography
• Kevin Tent — Editor
• Rolfe Kent — Original Music Composer
• Alexander Payne — Screenplay
• Jim Taylor — Screenplay

More from Alexander Payne

1. The Holdovers (2023) — 84/100 · hit
2. Sideways (2004) — 82/100 · hit
3. Nebraska (2013) — 81/100 · hit
4. Election (1999) — 77/100
5. The Descendants (2011) — 77/100
6. Paris Je T'aime (2006) — 72/100

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