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Grumpy Old Men (1993)

PG-13  |   |  Comedy, Drama  |  25 December 1993 (USA)
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A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood, only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.

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Weatherman
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Moving Man
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Fisherman
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Storyline

John and Max are elderly men living next door to each other. They're continuously arguing and insulting each other, and have been this way for over 50 years. One day, Ariel, moves into the street. Both men are attracted to her, and their rivalry steps up a gear. Written by Rob Hartill

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A fifty-year fight. See more »

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Comedy | Drama

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Rated PG-13 for some sexual references | See all certifications »

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25 December 1993 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Dois Velhos Rabugentos  »

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£734,203 (UK) (17 June 1994)
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Trivia

When John (Jack Lemmon) applies after shave, his expression mimicks Macaulay Culkin's character, Kevin, from "Home Alone" (released 2 years prior). See more »

Goofs

Ariel tells John to move King's Rook to Queen's Bishop three in his chess game. The piece he subsequently moves is in fact a bishop. See more »

Quotes

Grandpa Gustafson: Drop that fish!
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Crazy Credits

One outtake has Jack Lemmon flub his lines, and he continues, in the same tone of voice, babbling gibberish. Matthau answers him in the same "language." Their timing and intonation are precisely as they'd be if they weren't jabbering nonsense to one another. See more »

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Krakow Mountain Polka
Arranged by Walter Legawiec
Performed by Walter Legawiec and His Polka Kings
Courtesy of BAINBRIDGE RECORDS
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A family reunion
1 August 2005 | by (Bellingham, WA) – See all my reviews

It is sad to watch this wonderful film and realize that most of the actors in it are dead. Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Burgess Meredith, Ozzie Davis...all fine men whose loss to movie goers is felt- at least by this one. Ann-Margret, Darryl Hannah, Kevin Pollak, while still among us, are also perfect for their parts.

Every time I watch "Grumpy Old Men" I sense the camaraderie and fun the cast and crew must have had in making it. It is a family reunion, and the audience is the more fortunate for being invited.

Thank you all for braving the Minnesota winter to remind us of snow angels and tea tree oil; of old friends and Thanksgivings shared; of warmth in the deepest cold.


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