The Odd Couple

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 40/100
Total warning time: 1m 48s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (43s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] Mild sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] Reference to infidelity and marital issues.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (40s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:20 - 00:30:45] Characters drinking alcohol in a social setting.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:05:15 - 01:05:30] Character smokes a cigar.
Violence: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:55:30 - 00:55:45] Mild physical altercation between characters.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:15] Use of mild profanity.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:20:05 - 01:20:10] Stronger language used in an argument.
The Odd Couple
Year: 1968
Certificate: G
Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Comedy
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 86
Votes: 31572
Gross: 44,527,234
Director: Gene Saks
Stars: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman
Overview: Two friends try sharing an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who stars in the 1968 movie 'The Odd Couple'?
A: The movie stars Jack Lemmon as Felix Ungar and Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison, with supporting roles by John Fiedler as Vinnie and Herb Edelman as Murray.
Q: What is the plot of 'The Odd Couple' (1968)?
A: The plot revolves around two mismatched roommates: Felix Ungar, a neat freak who is recently separated from his wife, and Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Their contrasting lifestyles lead to comedic conflicts and situations.
Q: Who directed 'The Odd Couple' (1968)?
A: The movie was directed by Gene Saks.
Q: Is 'The Odd Couple' (1968) based on a play?
A: Yes, the movie is based on the 1965 play of the same name by Neil Simon, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.
Q: What awards did 'The Odd Couple' (1968) win?
A: The movie was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Film Editing and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture โ€“ Musical or Comedy.