About Schmidt (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2002, About Schmidt is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexander Payne, running about 125 minutes. “Schmidt Happens.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. About Schmidt stars Jack Nicholson as Warren R. Schmidt, Kathy Bates as Roberta Hertzel, Hope Davis as Jeannie Schmidt and Dermot Mulroney as Randall Hertzel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, About Schmidt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $105.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on The Roku Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About Schmidt page.
If you liked it. Fans of About Schmidt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About Schmidt (2002)?
- In US, About Schmidt is available to stream on The Roku Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is About Schmidt worth watching?
- About Schmidt holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in About Schmidt?
- About Schmidt stars Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney and June Squibb.
- When was About Schmidt released?
- About Schmidt was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.