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The Odd Couple

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 40/100
Total warning time: 1m 48s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (43s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:12 - 00:45:30] Mild sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:10] Reference to infidelity and marital issues.
Drug Use: 🟡 50/100 (40s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:30:20 - 00:30:45] Characters drinking alcohol in a social setting.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:05:15 - 01:05:30] Character smokes a cigar.
Violence: 🟢 20/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:55:30 - 00:55:45] Mild physical altercation between characters.
Strong Language: 🟡 40/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:15] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:20:05 - 01:20:10] Stronger language used in an argument.
The Odd Couple

Details for The Odd Couple (1968)

Year: 1968
Certificate: G
The Odd Couple Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Comedy
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 86
Votes: 31572
Gross: 44,527,234
Director: Gene Saks
Cast Stars: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman

Overview of The Odd Couple:

Two friends try sharing an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day.

Who stars in the 1968 movie 'The Odd Couple'?

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.

What is the plot of 'The Odd Couple' (1968)?

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.

Who directed 'The Odd Couple' (1968)?

The movie was directed by Gene Saks.

Is 'The Odd Couple' (1968) based on a play?

Yes, the movie is based on the 1965 play of the same name by Neil Simon, who also wrote the screenplay for the film.

What awards did 'The Odd Couple' (1968) win?

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 – Musical or Comedy.