About Schmidt

About Schmidt

6.9IMDb Score
Released:2002-12-12
Duration:125 min
Director:Alexander Payne
Actors:Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb
Production:Avery Pix, New Line Cinema

Overview:

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.

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