The Odd Couple(1968)
“...say no more.”
Overview
In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.
Director
Gene Saks
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$45M
Cast
Jack Lemmon
as Felix Ungar
Walter Matthau
as Oscar Madison
John Fiedler
as Vinnie
Herb Edelman
as Murray
David Sheiner
as Roy
Monica Evans
as Cecily
Carole Shelley
as Gwendolyn
Iris Adrian
as Waitress
Billie Bird
as Chambermaid (uncredited)
Angelique Pettyjohn
as Go-go Dancer (uncredited)
Heywood Hale Broun
as Sports Journalist (uncredited)
Larry Haines
as 'Speed'
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$45M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch The Odd Couple?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Odd Couple (1968).
What is The Odd Couple about?▼
In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.
Who directed The Odd Couple?▼
The Odd Couple was directed by Gene Saks and released in 1968. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Odd Couple?▼
The Odd Couple has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in The Odd Couple?▼
The cast of The Odd Couple includes Jack Lemmon as Felix Ungar, Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison, John Fiedler as Vinnie, Herb Edelman as Murray, David Sheiner as Roy and more.
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