About Schmidt

Shortly after retiring from a lifetime of service as an insurance company actuary, Warren Schmidt's wife dies, leaving him feeling desperately alone. Trying to put his life back together, he embarks on a road trip to Denver, where his only daughter is preparing to marry an underachieving waterbed salesman. Warren decides he must save his daughter from making the biggest mistake of her life. Throughout his journey, Warren shares his experiences in the letters he writes to a 6-year old Tanzanian orphan whom he sponsors and Warren begins to catch a glimpse of who he really is.
Warner Bros.

Filmmakers Live with director Alexander Payne