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The purpose of this report is to develop a psychological character analysis based on a character depicted in the movie, As Good as It Gets. Melvin Udall, the leading character, suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which is being analysed in this report from his observable behaviours. However, as the movie progress, the symptoms and the related dysfunctions gradually becomes manageable by the character himself, displaying a state of recovery. Therefore, this report will focus on the first half of the movie when the symptoms were at a severe state. Using a Multi Axial Diagnosis based on the DSM-IV, this report will look at the diagnostic criteria, possible causations, and possible treatment plans available to manage the OCD condition as a psychological disorder. Analysis from both DSM-IV and DSM-5 has been used in this revised version for a better understanding of the OCD condition.