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The Odd Couple (1968)

โ€œ...say no more.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 667 votes 1h 46m Comedy

#9 of 22 films from 1968 #413 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gene Saks ยท Written by Neil Simon

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Overview

In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.

Cast

Jack Lemmonas Felix Ungar
Walter Matthauas Oscar Madison
John Fiedleras Vinnie
Herb Edelmanas Murray
David Sheineras Roy
Monica Evansas Cecily
Carole Shelleyas Gwendolyn
Iris Adrianas Waitress
Billie Birdas Chambermaid (uncredited)
Angelique Pettyjohnas Go-go Dancer (uncredited)
Heywood Hale Brounas Sports Journalist (uncredited)
Larry Hainesas 'Speed'

Facts

Release dateMay 16, 1968
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) โ€” about the same as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$1,200,000
Box office$44,527,234 (37.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0063374

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Questions

How long is The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is The Odd Couple worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 667 votes, which places it #9 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 64%) and #413 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple was directed by Gene Saks. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Barefoot in the Park (1967).
Who stars in The Odd Couple?
Jack Lemmon as Felix Ungar; Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison; John Fiedler as Vinnie; Herb Edelman as Murray; David Sheiner as Roy; Monica Evans as Cecily.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Odd Couple?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/154319.

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