When the bigoted, compulsive writer Melvin's gay neighbour is brutally assaulted, he is forced to take care of his dog. He falls in love with a waitress and the three form an unlikely friendship.
Release date: December 6, 1997 (USA)
Director: James L. Brooks
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Story by: Mark Andrus
Running time: 2h 19m
Distributed by: TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Releasing