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Year
2002
Runtime
125 min.
Director
Alexander Payne
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Rating *
7.2
Votes *
76,772
Checks
13,715
Favs
540
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 8 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 9 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 2 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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