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Grumpy Old Men

  • 1993
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
52K
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POPULARITY
3,181
1,634
Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
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ComedyDramaRomance

A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.

  • Director
    • Donald Petrie
  • Writer
    • Mark Steven Johnson
  • Stars
    • Jack Lemmon
    • Walter Matthau
    • Ann-Margret
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    52K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,181
    1,634
    • Director
      • Donald Petrie
    • Writer
      • Mark Steven Johnson
    • Stars
      • Jack Lemmon
      • Walter Matthau
      • Ann-Margret
    • 114User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    "Grumpy Old Men" Walter Matthau
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    Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
    Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
    Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
    Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
    Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
    Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
    Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)
    Sophia Loren, Ann-Margret, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau in Grumpy Old Men (1993)

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    Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon
    • John Gustafson
    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Max Goldman
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Ariel Truax
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Grandpa Gustafson
    Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah
    • Melanie
    Kevin Pollak
    Kevin Pollak
    • Jacob Goldman
    Ossie Davis
    Ossie Davis
    • Chuck
    Buck Henry
    Buck Henry
    • Snyder
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Mike
    Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran
    • Weatherman
    Joe Howard
    Joe Howard
    • Pharmacist
    Isabell O'Connor
    • Nurse
    • (as Isabell Monk)
    Buffy Sedlachek
    • Punky
    • (as Buffy Sedlacheck)
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Moving Man
    Charles Brin
    • Fisherman
    Oliver Osterberg
    • Fisherman
    • (as Ollie Osterberg)
    Joel Edwards
    • Fisherman
    • (uncredited)
    Steven Mark Hahn
    Steven Mark Hahn
    • Moving Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Donald Petrie
    • Writer
      • Mark Steven Johnson
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      At the end of the theatrical trailer, there is an outtake of Walter Matthau in the bath tub saying directly into the camera "If I'd known there was going to be a nude scene, I would've asked for an extra million." The crew found this so hilarious, they ended up using it as a post credits scene.
    • Goofs
      John reaches into the back seat of his car to retrieve a tax folder. Jacob approaches and greets John. When John turns around to return the greeting his hands are empty. In the next shot he once again has the folder.
    • Quotes

      Grandpa Gustafson: Looks like Chuck's taking old one-eye to the optometrist.

    • Crazy credits
      One outtake has Jack Lemmon flub his lines, and he continues, in the same tone of voice, babbling gibberish. Matthau answers him in the same "language." Their timing and intonation are precisely as they'd be if they weren't jabbering nonsense to one another.
    • Connections
      Edited into Ann-Margret: Från Valsjöbyn till Hollywood (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Heat Wave
      Written by Irving Berlin

      Performed by Ella Fitzgerald

      Courtesy of VERVE RECORDS

      By Arrangement with POLYGRAM SPECIAL MARKETS

    User reviews114

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    7/10
    To me, it was more a sweet slice of life movie instead of a comedy.
    I enjoyed "Grumpy Old Men" but was surprised as it seemed less funny than I expected and was more a poignant slice of life film...especially at the end. This is not a complaint...just an observation.

    The story is about two neighbors, John and Max (Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau) who seem to hate each other but who also have a long history and a complicated relationship. They act as if they hate each other but over time it's not so clear. During much of the movie, the pair argue over a younger woman (Ann-Margret) who moves onto their block...they each want her and it only stokes their rivalry. See the film to see where all this goes.

    The best thing about the movie was the acting. Late in the film in particular, the actors (particularly Matthau) show amazing range without even saying something. A real touching story...not to be missed.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Les vieux garçons
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Rebecca, Rockford, Minnesota, USA(fishing hole)
    • Production companies
      • John Davis
      • Lancaster Gate
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,172,621
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,874,911
      • Dec 26, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $70,172,621
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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