“As Good as It Gets” is a movie released in 1998 that showcases the unlikely friendship formed between a single mother who works as a waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist after a robbery incident. Key roles were played by Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear and the film was directed by James L. Brooks. This article explores the various filming locations of this movie and provides some intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot at multiple locations. Khoury’s Restaurant at 110 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, California, USA, was one of the filming sites. Another spot was the Alamitos Bay Landing in Long Beach, California, USA. A portion of the film was also shot at the Barclay Hotel, located at 103 W. 4th Street, Downtown, LA, California. Some scenes were captured at 31-33 12th Street, West Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Seal Beach Pier, Main Street, Seal Beach, California, USA also made it to the list of filming locations. The filming took place from November 4, 1996, to January 26, 1997.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jack Nicholson | Melvin Udall |
| Helen Hunt | Carol Connelly |
| Greg Kinnear | Simon Bishop |
| Cuba Gooding Jr. | Frank Sachs |
| Skeet Ulrich | Vincent |
| Shirley Knight | Beverly |
| Yeardley Smith | Jackie |
| Lupe Ontiveros | Nora |
| Bibi Osterwald | Neighbor Woman |
| Ross Bleckner | Carl |
| Bernadette Balagtas | Caterer |
| Jaffe Cohen | Partygoer |
| Laurie Kilpatrick | Partygoer |
| Alice Vaughn | Partygoer |
| Brian Doyle-Murray | Handyman |
| Kristi Zea | Mother at Table |
| Patricia Childress | Cafe 24 Waitress |
| Rebekah Johnson | Cafe 24 Waitress |
| Missi Pyle | Cafe 24 Waitress |
| Leslie Stefanson | Cafe 24 Waitress |
| Tara Subkoff | Cafe 24 Waitress |
| Shane Black | Cafe 24 Manager |
| Peter Jacobson | Man at Table |
| Lisa Edelstein | Woman at Table |
| Stan Bly | Cafe 24 Customer |
| Randall Batinkoff | Carol’s Date |
| Jesse James | Spencer Connelly |
| Jamie Kennedy | Street Hustler |
| Justin Herwick | Street Hustler |
| Maya Rudolph | Policewoman |
| John F. O’Donohue | Detective Ray |
| David Kipper | Hospital Doctor |
| Mary Elizabeth Still | Nurse Receptionist |
| Chloe Brooks | Child at Cafe 24 |
| Cooper Brooks | Child at Cafe 24 |
| Sharon L. Alexander | Female Passerby |
| Holly Denys | Female Passerby |
| Lawrence Kasdan | Dr. Green |
| Alison Rose | Psychiatric Patient |
| Kathryn Morris | Psychiatric Patient |
| Wood Harris | Cafe 24 Busboy |
| Linda Gehringer | Publisher |
| Julie Benz | Receptionist |
| Harold Ramis | Dr. Bettes |
| Antonia Jones | Nurse |
| Kaitlin Hopkins | Woman in Lobby |
| Jimmy Workman | Sean from the Bakery |
| Danielle Spencer | Veterinarian |
| Todd Solondz | Man on Bus |
| Tom McGowan | Maitre D’ |
| Danielle Brisebois | Singer |
| Matt Malloy | Men’s Store Salesman |
| Paul Greenberg | Bar Waiter |
| Kirk Ringberg | Food Waiter |
| Dave Hawthorne | Bartender |
| Alba Albanese | New Yorker |
| Roger Ferreira | Restaurant Patron |
| Amy Anzel | Ballet Dancer (uncredited) |
| Alex Ballar | Flower Store Customer (uncredited) |
| Joe Beachy | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Laura Mayes Byrnes | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Jason Thomas Campbell | Valet (uncredited) |
| Bronwyn Cornelius | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Dunya Djordjevic | Art Dealer (uncredited) |
| Eddie L. Fauria | NYC Transit Cop (uncredited) |
| Peter Godoy | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| James Gosnell | Boyfriend (uncredited) |
| Daniel D. Harris | Upscale Restaurant Diner / Dancer (uncredited) |
| Eliza Harris | Ballet Dancer (uncredited) |
| Maurice LaMarche | Fred Bishop – Simon’s Dad on Phone (uncredited) (voice) |
| Johnny Mansbach | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Bradlee Park | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Nicole Salter | Not Credited (uncredited) |
| Frank Slaten | Miffed Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Joey Sontz | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Oriana Nicole Tavoularis | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Justin Isaac Ward | Diner (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a blend of both comedy and drama genre.
- It was released on 20th March 1998.
- The film won 2 Oscars amongst other awards. It had a total of 36 wins and 54 nominations.
- It received reviews from 637 Users and 143 Critics.
- Other prominent actors involved were Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Shirley Knight, and Lupe Ontiveros etc.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Khoury’s Restaurant – 110 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7475651
- Longitude: -118.1137857
- Place ID: ChIJoeJcPx4w3YARCE6HNV6S5sE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Alamitos Bay Landing, Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7468893
- Longitude: -118.1146453
- Place ID: ChIJ-0U-Zh4w3YARHgqZx0UnS5A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alamitos Bay Landing, Long Beach, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Barclay Hotel – 103 W. 4th Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0484501
- Longitude: -118.2471197
- Place ID: ChIJmz2GL0rGwoARDmDxzYf-dN4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 103 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 31-33 12th Street, West Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.73538
- Longitude: -73.995745
- Place ID: ChIJcYzrkJdZwokRWRPme-7q_Bw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 31-33 W 12th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Seal Beach Pier, Main Street, Seal Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7398665
- Longitude: -118.1059198
- Place ID: Ej5TZWFsIEJlYWNoIE11bmljaXBhbCBQaWVyICYgTWFpbiBTdCwgU2VhbCBCZWFjaCwgQ0EgOTA3NDAsIFVTQSJmImQKFAoSCcuYfoT7L92AEd2scTcR6iwfEhQKEgnLmH6E-y_dgBHdrHE3EeosHxoUChIJs8_RG_wv3YARZBj-GB0eQuoaFAoSCV1JTCP7L92AEYCmXvUSXqnCIgoNiUscFBWCd5q5
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Seal Beach Municipal Pier & Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
