Grumpy Old Men
Seen it?1993 | 103 min | Comedy, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (6.7 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$70 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Donald Petrie
- Jack LemmonJohn Gustafson
- Walter MatthauMax Goldman
- Ann-MargretAriel Truax
- Burgess MeredithGrandpa Gustafson
- Daryl HannahMelanie
- Kevin PollakJacob Goldman
- Ossie DavisChuck
- Buck HenrySnyder
- Christopher McDonaldMike
- John Carroll LynchMoving Man