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Grumpy Old Men

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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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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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Simon Rose Empire Magazine 08/05/2020
2/5
Watching Matthau and Lemmon in this vehicle is sometimes hard to stomach after knowing that they are worthy of so much more. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune 08/05/2020
2.5/4
They're two saints of sarcasm. And they work their magic here with only the flimsiest sitcom structure to support them. Go to Full Review Adam Mars-Jones Independent (UK) 11/15/2017
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. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Apr 6
3/4
...a slightly overlong yet predominantly affable comedy... Go to Full Review Rob Lowing The Sun-Herald (Australia) 02/28/2024
2.5/4
This is formula comedy all the way but somehow the skimpy plot and rehashed situations prove amusing in a leisurely not irritating way. Go to Full Review Cory Woodroof 615 Film 01/15/2023
Oh, to have been a senior citizen at the height of the Grumpy Old Men films. What dreams may come. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joy B. @9mr_0 3d فيلم جميل جدا و ثنائي ممتع و قوي وقصة خفيفة و لطيفة جدا اخراج رائع و اجواء جميله جدا ستمتعت بمشاهدته See more M G Dec 18 I love it. The story is nothing earth-shattering, but pleasant enough. My favorite part is all the old men. Lemmon, Matthau, Burgess Meredith and even Buck Henry are all joyous to watch. I love the small northern town setting as well. The characters live in homes that remind me of my grandparent's places..well worn and homey. The ice-fishing setting is much like my own town during the winter months, with shanties dotting the lakes. It's a great cast thrown into standard plot, but it's a real fun watch. Especially Lemmon.. I just love him. All of them are gone now, so I do like to revisit them upon rewatches now and again. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 21 Funny in 01 hour, 43 minutes, and 30 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 1993-2025 by Warner Brothers Discovery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more The U Nov 5 Great story line & Great connection between Jack & Walter a real feel good comedy See more Sarah G. @SarahG Sep 16 Great comedy romance. Funny lines especially from Burgess Meredith - “Keep the change.” 😆 Perfect feel good movie. See more Ed . Aug 29 Foul film series that, had it not ceased, might have ushered in mercy killings of grumpy old men. See more Read all reviews
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Donald Petrie

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Jack Lemmon

John Gustafson

Walter Matthau

Max Goldman

Ann-Margret

Ariel Truax

Daryl Hannah

Melanie

Buck Henry

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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
Producer
Richard C. Berman, John Davis
Screenwriter
Mark Steven Johnson
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Home Vídeo
Production Co
John Davis, Warner Brothers
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
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo, Dolby
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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