Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men

1993Movie103 minEnglish

For decades, next-door neighbors and former friends John and Max have feuded, trading insults and wicked pranks. When an attractive widow moves in nearby, their bad blood erupts into a high-stakes rivalry full of naughty jokes and adolescent hijinks.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users83%
Director: Donald PetrieGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Max and John, lifelong best friends and neighbors, have been feuding for over fifty years, their animosity fueled by petty grievances and constant one-upmanship. Their cantankerous relationship is further complicated when a charming Swedish woman, Ariel, moves in across the street. Both men immediately fall for her, leading to an even more intense and hilarious rivalry as they vie for her affection.

Critical Reception

Grumpy Old Men was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's blend of humor and heart. While some found the plot predictable, the performances of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau were widely lauded for their comedic timing and genuine warmth.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a heartwarming and humorous look at friendship and aging.
  • Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau deliver stellar performances, carrying the movie with their iconic chemistry.
  • While some comedic elements are predictable, the emotional core of the story resonates.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's humor and the delightful performances of the lead actors, finding it a charming and enjoyable comedy that captures the essence of long-term friendships and the humorous struggles of aging.

Fun Fact

Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon had a long-standing friendship off-screen, which greatly contributed to their believable on-screen chemistry as Max and John.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Really funny movie. Wasn't expecting this to be a good movie I was wrong. Great story good acting and funny.
John Chard

John Chard

Do me a favour. Put your lip over your head... and swallow. Grumpy Old Men is directed by Donald Petrie and written by Mark Steven Johnson. It stars Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Ann-Margret, Kevin Pollack, Burgess Meredith, Ossie Davis, ...