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The Odd Couple

1968 · Movie · G · 106 min · ★ 7.4 · 92% critics

Comedy

After a painful breakup, a tightly wound, cleanliness-obsessed man moves into his easygoing friend’s messy New York apartment. What starts as a helpful arrangement quickly turns into a clash of habits, routines, and expectations, as the two try to share a home without driving each other crazy.

Based on The Odd Couple

Also known as Un drôle de couple

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Details
Years
1968
Release date
1968-05-16
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
106 min
Critic score
92/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (648 votes)
Budget
$1,200,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic, dialogue-driven roommate comedy about opposites clashing, especially if you like The Out-of-Towners; not for you if you dislike bickering humor or darker, divorce-related setups.

Pros: sharp witty dialogue; hilarious roommate clashes; strong buddy chemistry | Cons: darker opening moments; some soap-opera stretches; humor can feel tame

Themes

  • new york city
  • roommates
  • male friendship
  • based on play or musical
  • obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)
  • poker game
  • divorced man
  • 1960s
  • eccentric man
  • neat freak
  • messy apartment
  • sports journalism
  • +1 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1969 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1969 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Gene Saks