As Good as It Gets (1997)
A misanthropic author, a single mother, and a gay artist forge an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
How intense is As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What As Good as It Gets feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingromanticfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFull attention
Where to stream As Good as It Gets
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Is As Good as It Gets for you?
Is As Good as It Gets scary?
No. As Good as It Gets is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is As Good as It Gets gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is As Good as It Gets sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is As Good as It Gets OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets runs 2h 19m.
Where can I stream As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does As Good as It Gets have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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