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About Schmidt

6.920022h 5mRMovieDramaComedy

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.

DirectorAlexander Payne
WritersAlexander Payne·Jim Taylor
ProducersMichael Besman·Harry Gittes

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Cast · Directed by Alexander Payne

JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Warren Schmidt
KBKathy Bates
Kathy Bates
Roberta Hertzel
HDHope Davis
Hope Davis
Jeannie Schmidt
DMDermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney
Randall Hertzel
JSJune Squibb
June Squibb
Helen Schmidt
HHHoward Hesseman
Howard Hesseman
Larry Hertzel
HGHarry Groener
Harry Groener
John Rusk
CRConnie Ray
Connie Ray
Vicki Rusk
LCLen Cariou
Len Cariou
Ray Nichols
MV
Mark Venhuizen
Duncan Hertzel
CHCheryl Hamada
Cheryl Hamada
Saundra
PRPhil Reeves
Phil Reeves
Minister in Denver

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About Schmidt — streaming FAQ

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About Schmidt isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is About Schmidt on Netflix?

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About Schmidt isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.