About Schmidt
Type: Book
As of November 2026, About Schmidt has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Nov 2025).
About Schmidt is a 2002 American comedy drama film co-written and directed by Alexander Payne and starring Jack Nicholson in the title role. The film also stars Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, and Kathy Bates. It is loosely based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Louis Begley. After it was released in theaters by New Line Cinema on December 13, 2002, the film enjoyed both critical and commercial success, earning $105.8 million on a $30 million budget.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler |
| Author | Louis Begley (novel), Alexander Payne (director) |
| Published | 2002 |
| Publisher | New Line Cinema |
Who talks about About Schmidt on podcasts?
About Schmidt came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
What is About Schmidt mentioned alongside?
About Schmidt is most often mentioned alongside The Night Before Christmas, New York, New York and Province Town.
Mentioned together: The Night Before Christmas, New York, New York, Province Town, Bill Simmons, James & Lucinda Bruce, St. Louis, Missouri, Midwest, Broadway, West Side Story, Singing in the Rain