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As Good as It Gets

7.419972h 19mPG-13MovieDramaComedyRomance

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

DirectorJames L. Brooks
WritersMark Andrus·James L. Brooks
ProducersRichard Sakai·Laurence Mark

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Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelSony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
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Cast · Directed by James L. Brooks

JNJack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Melvin Udall
HHHelen Hunt
Helen Hunt
Carol Connelly
GKGreg Kinnear
Greg Kinnear
Simon Bishop
CJCuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Frank Sachs
SKShirley Knight
Shirley Knight
Beverly Connelly
JJJesse James
Jesse James
Spencer Connelly
YSYeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith
Jackie Simpson
LOLupe Ontiveros
Lupe Ontiveros
Nora Manning
SUSkeet Ulrich
Skeet Ulrich
Vincent Lopiano
HRHarold Ramis
Harold Ramis
Dr. Bettes
LKLawrence Kasdan
Lawrence Kasdan
Dr. Green
BOBibi Osterwald
Bibi Osterwald
Neighbor Woman

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As Good as It Gets — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams As Good as It Gets?

As Good as It Gets is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is As Good as It Gets on Netflix?

No, As Good as It Gets is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Sony Pictures Core.

Is As Good as It Gets on Amazon Prime Video?

As Good as It Gets isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch As Good as It Gets for free?

As Good as It Gets is available on Sony Pictures Core in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.