As Good as It Gets (1997)
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast. new york city, friendship, waitress, single parent, restaurant, lone wolf, dogsitter, road trip, racist, neighbor, author, obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd), single mother, home invasion, dog, art dealer, rude, obnoxious, unlikely friendship, hospitalization, painter as artist, generosity, mother son relationship, dog owner, gay artist, lgbt interest, unexpected romance, daily routine, romance novelist, child with illness, homophobic
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