Grumpy Old Men

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 1993

1 hr. 44 min.

Comedy

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65%

46 Reviews

Tomatometer

74%

100,000+ Ratings

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John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon) and Max Goldman (Walter Matthau) are two curmudgeonly neighbors who have been at each other's throats for years. The rivalry of the former friends intensifies when Ariel (Ann-Margret) comes along and provides a love interest for both of them. When Max finds out that John is experiencing family troubles and financial ruin, however, he steps in to help. Their bond is further cemented when John has a health scare and Max makes the ultimate sacrifice for his friend.

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Critics Consensus

Grumpy Old Men's stars are better than the material they're given -- but their comedic chemistry is so strong that whenever they share the screen, it hardly matters.

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a_cold_soul 9

Great movie from my childhood. I still continue to watch this movie well into my 30s. I wish they were still with us

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Brad K

A classic comedy with real humor. Always has been a enjoyable movie better than we get anymore

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Sarah D

One of my all time favorite feel-good movies. Whenever I want to feel uplifted, I go straight to this movie. Funny and heartfelt. Warms you like a hot cup of Ovaltine! 😊

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/26/23

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Michelle H

My favorite comedy of all time. I love both 1 & 2 and have watched and rewatched for so many times, through out the years. Reminds me of people and a time that I treasure. A close 2nd is my big fat Greek wedding.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/01/23

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Michael W

This comedy classic was really good. Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Daryl Hannah, Kevin Pollak, and the rest of the cast did a fantastic job in this movie. The story of the movie was entertaining, dramatic, and humorous. It's about a rivalry that's been going on for years and what it means to be a friend. If you haven't seen this classic movie yet, check it out sometime. It's a definite must see.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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red t

A Classic Comedy Romance. Matthau & Lemmon carry this film to a significantly higher level than it should. Without them and their phenomenal chemistry and witty delivery of the humor this would more than likely be a forgettable/hit or miss 90's Rom-Com. The cinematography is solid along with a solid music score as well. The editing & pacing is very well done also. This is a well written and witty story about never letting age stop you from being a better person and helping make those around you happier. Age is just an excuse at the end of the day. Very surprised at the level of character development across the board as well. The only faults I have with this honestly is some elements are predictable and while everything is very well done I wouldn't say it is flawless. 1/3 of the humor really hits, 1/3 makes me chuckle and the other third just kind of falls flat. Surprised at the dark humor at times in this. Honestly anyone that's a fan of any of the actors in this or a Rom-Com fan will love this. The Outtakes are THE BEST PART stay for all of it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Donald Petrie

Director

Jack Lemmon

John Gustafson

Walter Matthau

Max Goldman

Ann-Margret

Ariel Truax

Daryl Hannah

Melanie

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Simon Rose

Empire Magazine

Watching Matthau and Lemmon in this vehicle is sometimes hard to stomach after knowing that they are worthy of so much more.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 5, 2020

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

They're two saints of sarcasm. And they work their magic here with only the flimsiest sitcom structure to support them.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 5, 2020

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Adam Mars-Jones

Independent (UK)

In their prime, the by-play of these two (Lemmon and Matthau) was like an entertainingly bad marriage, but time has made their antagonism seem perfunctory, and the rapport that underlies it somehow smug.

Nov 15, 2017

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Rob Lowing

The Sun-Herald (Australia)

This is formula comedy all the way but somehow the skimpy plot and rehashed situations prove amusing in a leisurely not irritating way.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 28, 2024

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Cory Woodroof

615 Film

Oh, to have been a senior citizen at the height of the Grumpy Old Men films. What dreams may come.

Jan 15, 2023

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Few movies of this increasingly burgeoning genre have reached the same heights, today’s efforts increasingly sanitised, formularised and joyless. Everything Grumpy Old Men is most certainly not.

Apr 4, 2022

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Synopsis

John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon) and Max Goldman (Walter Matthau) are two curmudgeonly neighbors who have been at each other's throats for years. The rivalry of the former friends intensifies when Ariel (Ann-Margret) comes along and provides a love interest for both of them. When Max finds out that John is experiencing family troubles and financial ruin, however, he steps in to help. Their bond is further cemented when John has a health scare and Max makes the ultimate sacrifice for his friend.

Director: Donald Petrie
Executive Producer: Dan Kolsrud
Screenwriter: Mark Steven Johnson
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co: Warner Brothers, John Davis
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $69.3M
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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