The Odd Couple
"...say no more."
Originally released in 1968. The Odd Couple is a comedy film. directed by Gene Saks.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and John Fiedler
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (626 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.5M
37.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,200,000
- Revenue
- $44,527,234
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
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 ...
Who directed The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple was directed by Gene Saks.
How long is The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Odd Couple released?
The Odd Couple was released on May 16, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Odd Couple?
The main cast of The Odd Couple includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman, David Sheiner.
Is The Odd Couple worth watching?
The Odd Couple has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 626 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.