As Good as It Gets
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Release Year
1997
Runtime
139 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Story Snapshot
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
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As Good as It Gets is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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