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

Top Cast

Jack NicholsonMelvin Udall

Helen HuntCarol Connelly

Greg KinnearSimon Bishop

Cuba Gooding Jr.Frank Sachs

Shirley KnightBeverly Connelly

Jesse JamesSpencer Connelly

Yeardley SmithJackie Simpson

Lupe OntiverosNora Manning