About Schmidt

"Schmidt Happens."

Jan 3 2003 R 2h 5m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebraska for many years, yet now faces retirement. At the same time, he is forced to take a hard look at his wife, his life, and his relationship with his estranged daughter. An often hilarious series of events follow as Schmidt embarks on an unpredictable RV journey to attend his daughter's wedding in Denver, Colorado.

Written by

Louis Begley, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor

Directed by

Alexander Payne

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

New Line Cinema, Avery Pix

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 25 wins & 71 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
135,517
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
85
Popularity
NA