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The Odd Couple II

Seen it?

1998 | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved National Lampoon's Vacation, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Brucey, the son of Oscar, calls his father to invite him to his wedding to Felix's daughter next Sunday in California. Oscar and Felix meet again at Los Angeles International Airport and rent a car in order to go to San Malina for the wedding.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    27% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 49K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Howard Deutch

  • Jack LemmonFelix Ungar
  • Walter MatthauOscar Madison
  • Richard RiehleDetective
  • Jonathan SilvermanBrucey Madison
  • Lisa WaltzHannah Unger
  • Mary Beth PeilFelice
  • Christine BaranskiThelma
  • Jean SmartHolly
  • Rex LinnJayJay
  • Jay O. SandersLeroy