Directed by:
James L. Brooks
Written by:
Mark Andrus
James L. Brooks
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance
Runtime:
139 mins
Plot:
A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
Release Date:
December 25, 1997
Reception:
Cast:
Jack Nicholson
Helen Hunt
Greg Kinnear
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Skeet Ulrich
Shirley Knight
Yeardley Smith
Lupe Ontiveros
Jill the Dog
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Jack Nicholson
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Helen Hunt
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | James L. Brooks, Bridget Johnson, Kristi Zea
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Greg Kinnear
- Best Original Screenplay | Mark Andrus, James L. Brooks
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Richard Marks
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score | Hans Zimmer
Wins
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor – Musical or Comedy | Jack Nicholson
- Best Actress – Musical or Comedy | Helen Hunt
Nominations
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Greg Kinnear
- Best Director – Motion Picture | James L. Brooks
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Mark Andrus, James L. Brooks
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Jack Nicholson
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role | Helen Hunt
Nominations
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Greg Kinnear
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film | Richard Marks
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | James L. Brooks
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | James L. Brooks, Bridget Johnson, Kristi Zea
Wins
- Best Original Screenplay | Mark Andrus, James L. Brooks