Movie

About Schmidt

“Schmidt Happens.”

★ 6.9(1,371)20022h 5m

About Schmidt is streaming on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alexander Payne
Release date: 2002-12-12
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: English
Box office: $105,834,556
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Avery Pix

About Schmidt — trailer

About About Schmidt

About Schmidt is a 2002 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Alexander Payne, starring Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates and Hope Davis. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,371 viewers. Below you can see where to watch About Schmidt in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jack Nicholson

Warren Schmidt

Kathy Bates

Roberta Hertzel

Hope Davis

Jeannie Schmidt

Dermot Mulroney

Randall Hertzel

June Squibb

Helen Schmidt

Howard Hesseman

Larry Hertzel

Harry Groener

John Rusk

Connie Ray

Vicki Rusk

Len Cariou

Ray Nichols

Mark Venhuizen

Duncan Hertzel

Cheryl Hamada

Saundra

Phil Reeves

Minister in Denver

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipweddingchannel surfingmulletspiritual journeylife changingpioneer villagefamily gathering

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch About Schmidt in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream About Schmidt on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is About Schmidt on Netflix?+

About Schmidt is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and HBO Max on U-Next.

How long is About Schmidt?+

About Schmidt has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in About Schmidt?+

About Schmidt stars Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney and June Squibb.

When did About Schmidt come out?+

About Schmidt is a 2002 movie directed by Alexander Payne.

What genre is About Schmidt?+

About Schmidt is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed About Schmidt?+

About Schmidt was directed by Alexander Payne.