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Where to watch As Good as It Gets (1997) tonight

As Good as It Gets (1997) runs 2 h 19 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 4,308 TMDB members. A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

Runtime
2 h 19 min — ends 10:19 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released
December 19, 1997
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 from 4,308 votes
Director
James L. Brooks
Starring
Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription).

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How long is As Good as It Gets?
As Good as It Gets is 2 h 19 min long (139 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:19 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is As Good as It Gets rated?
As Good as It Gets is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is As Good as It Gets a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream As Good as It Gets?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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