same plot. famed antisocial writer, single mother who gets him out of his misery, happy end...
Seconded.
Was going to post the same thing. This is definitely the same plot - the sappy version. Should have called it As Corny as it Gets.
The kid, the alcoholic and the assistant were the only thing to make this a hair above mediocre.
The Accidental Tourist: not so famous antisocial writer, single mother who gets him out of his misery, happy end...
Her: antisocial greeting card writer, sexy computer who gets him out of his misery, meets real woman, happy end...
Notting Hill: famous unhappy movie star, lonely bookshop owner, both get each other out of their misery, happy end...
Boy Meets Girl/Boy Loses Girl/Boy Gets Girl Back plots -- old as the hills