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Year
2002
Runtime
125 min.
Director
Alexander Payne
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Rating *
7.2
Votes *
76,772
Checks
13,724
Favs
541
Dislikes
131
Favs/checks
3.9% (1:25)
Favs/dislikes
4:1
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  1. Musanna's avatar

    Musanna

    This film grew on me and upon a second viewing, it became my new favourite. I'm a teenager and like Ebert says, it's doubtful that a character like Schmidt can hold a teenager's interest for just over 2 hours but it's recommended that teens view this because they can learn that if their belief of a good life is a good job and a good paycheck, they could end up like Schmidt. Really learnt a lot from this film. 12 years 9 months ago
  2. EssexMutant's avatar

    EssexMutant

    Even when this is on the verge of sentimality, Jack Nicholson gives such a commanding lead performance here that the film always works. 11 years 10 months ago
  3. UglyBunny's avatar

    UglyBunny

    One of the saddest movie I've ever seen. People who say it's comedy are dead wrong. It's a realistic, brutally true example of a failed life, and it's so tragic.
    4/5
    8 years 3 months ago
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  1. This movie ranks #2 in Time Out's 1000 Films to Change Your Life
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  2. This movie ranks #384 in TSPDT's 21st Century's Most Acclaimed Films
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  3. This movie ranks #654 in Halliwell's Top 1000: The Ultimate Movie Countdown
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