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The Odd Couple (1968)

Movie ★ 7.4 106 min

Comedy

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.

Gene Saks Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 16, 1968
Runtime
106 min
Budget
$1.2M
Box office
$44.5M
IMDb
tt0063374
Language

Themes

Cast

Jack Lemmon Jack Lemmon Felix Ungar Walter Matthau Walter Matthau Oscar Madison John Fiedler John Fiedler Vinnie Herb Edelman Herb Edelman Murray David Sheiner David Sheiner Roy Monica Evans Monica Evans Cecily Carole Shelley Carole Shelley Gwendolyn Iris Adrian Iris Adrian Waitress Billie Bird Billie Bird Chambermaid (uncredited) Angelique Pettyjohn Angelique Pettyjohn Go-go Dancer (uncredited) Heywood Hale Broun Heywood Hale Broun Sports Journalist (uncredited) Larry Haines 'Speed'

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman.
When was The Odd Couple released?
The Odd Couple is a 1968 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Odd Couple?
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