As Good As It Gets

New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast. ??Jon Reeves Awards: 38 wins & 54 nominations totalBudget: $50,000,000 (estimated)Worldwide Gross: $314,178,011Soundtrack: Temple (Sanctuary Mix) (Written & Performed by Jane Siberry)James L. BrooksJack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear1997-12-25 (United States)tt0119822