Grumpy Old Men
1993 · Movie · PG-13 · 103 min · ★ 6.7 · 59% critics
Two longtime neighbors who once were close friends keep their decades-old feud alive with nonstop insults and escalating pranks. When a charming new widow moves in nearby, their rivalry turns into a competitive scramble for attention, stirring up crude jokes, small-town gossip, and unexpected moments of warmth.
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Details
- Years
- 1993
- Release date
- 1993-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 59/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (751 votes)
- Box office
- $70,000,000
- Budget
- $35,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, wintry comedy built on constant bickering, pranks, and a surprisingly sweet streak; Not for you if crude jokes or sitcom-like plotting wear thin—try Parenthood for a warmer family vibe.
Pros: sharp banter; cozy winter setting; warm-hearted laughs | Cons: uneven second half; crude innuendo heavy; romance feels forced
Themes
- thanksgiving
- retiree
- old friends
- elderly
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- duringcreditsstinger
- neighborhood
- ice fishing
- christmas
Cast & crew
Jack Lemmon
as John Gustafson
Walter Matthau
as Max Goldman
Ann-Margret
as Ariel Truax
Burgess Meredith
as Grandpa Gustafson
Daryl Hannah
as Melanie
Kevin Pollak
as Jacob Goldman
Ossie Davis
as Chuck
Buck Henry
as Snyder
Christopher McDonald
as Mike
John Carroll Lynch
as Moving Man
Directed by Donald Petrie