Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are reunited in this popular 1993 comedy, in which the Odd Couple veterans play John and Max (respectively), a pair of elderly bachelors whose lifelong friendship...( read more  read more... ) is based on mutual aggravation and constant bickering. Their competitive natures kick into overdrive when the beautiful Ariel (Ann-Margret) moves into their otherwise snowbound Minnesota neighborhood. She takes a liking to John, but after a lover's spat she also gives Max a chance at romance, and the long-time buddies reach a peak of grumpy rivalry. It's a stretch to think that Ann-Margret's dating choices would be limited to a pair of grouchy codgers, but sarcastic attitude and snappy dialogue made this a surprise hit (followed by a 1995 sequel), and Burgess Meredith adds plenty of spice as Lemmon's amorous old father. Don't forget to watch the hilarious outtakes during the closing credits! --Jeff Shannon

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PG-13, 104 min.

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Release Date: December 24, 1993

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DVD Release Date: August 27, 1997

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  • September 25, 2009
    Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau, not their best, but they are so great together!
  • June 22, 2008
    I have a soft spot for this movie.
  • April 17, 2008
    Too funny this is some trio I would say and most sequals do not work but theirs did as well.
  • March 6, 2008
    Silly geisers
  • October 15, 2007
    Lemmon and Matheau..priceless
  • October 26, 2009
    If you just love grumpy old people, after all, some of them are set in their own way, then you may like this film for more than a few laughs. It's funny.
  • October 17, 2009
    i bought this for my grandpa lol
  • October 12, 2009
    even there old they are our granny`s
  • October 9, 2009
    I love old people. They rock
  • September 30, 2009
    this is another great movie.about two men that knew each other since they were kids.people thought they hated each other,but when one needed a friend the other really stepped up.i don't normally go for love story movies.but this was done the right way.p.s.-ann marget,wow she is...( read more) pretty hot for someone in their 60's.

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The movie is too pat and practiced to really be convincing, and the progress of Ariel's relationships with the two grumps seems dictated mostly by the needs of the screenplay. full review

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