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- Aecio LemosMarch 24, 2025Two of the best actors of all time. I love this movie, a great timeless comedy.
- Yusef TaufiqOctober 19, 2026Grumpy Old Men really brings me back to the '90s—a simpler, deeply nostalgic time. Even though I never got around to seeing it back then, watching it for the first time was an absolute treat. I’d always heard great things about this movie, and now I see why it holds such a beloved place in comedy history. The premise is as basic as it gets—two old men fighting over a woman—but the execution is spot-on. The humor is borderline raunchy without ever going too far over the top, hitting that sweet spot that makes it hilarious. At its core, though, this film is really about friendship, watching these two guys give each other a hard time and mess around like kids. Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are fantastic and play off each other effortlessly. However, Burgess Meredith, who plays Grandpa Gustafson, is easily one of the best parts of the movie; his comedic timing and one-liners are gold. The setting is also a huge plus. Since the story takes place in Wabasha and parts of St. Paul, Minnesota—areas I know well—it was so cool to see how accurately they captured the local feel. This is easily one of the best comedies I've ever seen. It’s simple, hilarious, and an all-around great watch. Highly recommended!
- Dave HeltemesFebruary 1, 2026Great old movie that reminds me of my youth. Solid acting by all involved.
- angeltreadMay 9, 2026I'm so glad they wrote like 20 plus P in V jokes for burgess meredith and then made him deliver them all.
- spieg49March 22, 2026Good old and funny
- Joseph G. RoddyJanuary 25, 2026A classic. Can't go wrong with the chemistry between Jack and Walter. A joy from start to finish. Not only are the laughs a plenty but it pulls at the heartstrings as well.
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Grumpy Old Men was released on December 25, 1993.
Grumpy Old Men was directed by Donald Petrie.
Grumpy Old Men has a runtime of 1h 43m.
Grumpy Old Men was produced by Richard C. Berman, John Davis.
John and Max are elderly next-door neighbors who are constantly arguing with and insulting each other, and they have now been doing so for over fifty years. One day, gorgeous Ariel moves into the neighborhood; both men are attracted to her and their rivalry roars into high gear.
The key characters in Grumpy Old Men are John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon), Max Goldman (Walter Matthau), Ariel Truax (Ann-Margret).
Grumpy Old Men is rated PG-13.
Grumpy Old Men is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
Grumpy Old Men has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10.
Grumpy Old Men had a budget of $35.1M.
Grumpy Old Men has made $70.2M at the box office.