About Schmidt

About Schmidt

2002 · 125 min · EN · R · 6.9 (1,374 votes)
Dir. Alexander Payne · Starring Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb, Howard Hesseman · Music Rolfe Kent

Schmidt Happens.

DramaComedy

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.

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This film feels like a quiet, introspective journey into the twilight years, blending poignant melancholy with dry, observational humor. It's a reflective exploration of aging, regret, and the often-awkward search for meaning, unfolding with a gentle, understated realism that invites contemplation on life's unexpected turns and the enduring complexities of family.

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