The Odd Couple

1968, Comedy, 1h 45m

37 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Enlivening Neil Simon's crackerjack script with their harmonious rapport, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are a perfect pairing as The Odd Couple. Read critic reviews

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When fussy Felix (Jack Lemmon) becomes suicidal over his impending divorce, he accepts an offer to move in with his best friend, messy Oscar (Walter Matthau). Felix drives Oscar crazy with his obsession over his soon-to-be ex. Oscar tries to get him out of his funk by arranging a double date with two wacky British neighbors, Cecily (Monica Evans) and Gwendolyn (Carole Shelley). When the plan backfires and Felix grows even more despondent, his friendship with Oscar is put to the test.
  • Rating:
    G
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Gene Saks
  • Producer:
    Howard W. Koch
  • Writer:
    Neil Simon
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  • Production Co:
    Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

Jack Lemmon
Felix Ungar
Walter Matthau
Oscar Madison
John Fiedler
Vinnie
Herbert Edelman
Murray
Monica Evans
Cecily Pigeon
Carole Shelley
Gwendolyn Pigeon
David Sheiner
Roy
Larry Haines
Speed
Gene Saks
Director
Howard W. Koch
Producer
Neal Hefti
Original Music
Robert B. Hauser
Cinematographer
Frank Bracht
Film Editor
Hank Moonjean
Assistant Director
Neil Simon
Screenwriter
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