Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 2002 · 2h 5m

About Schmidt

About Schmidt poster
Director
Alexander Payne
Cast
Jack Nicholson as Warren Schmidt Kathy Bates as Roberta Hertzel Hope Davis as Jeannie Schmidt Dermot Mulroney as Randall Hertzel June Squibb as Helen Schmidt Howard Hesseman as Larry Hertzel
Crew
James Glennon — Director of Photography Kevin Tent — Editor Rolfe Kent — Original Music Composer Alexander Payne — Screenplay Jim Taylor — Screenplay Harry Gittes — Producer
Tagline

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.

Trailer About Schmidt — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
husband wife relationshipweddingchannel surfingmulletspiritual journeylife changingpioneer villagefamily gathering
Key Collaborators
Alexander Payne Director James Glennon Director of Photography Kevin Tent Editor Rolfe Kent Original Music Composer Alexander Payne Screenplay Jim Taylor Screenplay Harry Gittes Producer Michael Besman Producer Jane Ann Stewart Production Design Wendy Chuck Costume Design
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