Grumpier Old Men (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Grumpier Old Men is a 1995 romantic comedy directed by Howard Deutch, starring Sophia Loren, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $71.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Howard Deutch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Grumpier Old Men About?
The premise of Grumpier Old Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After decades of feuding, lifelong rivals Max and John try to enjoy a newfound peace when their children announce their engagement. However, the arrival of a charming widow, Maria, disrupts their quiet lives and threatens to turn their beloved bait shop into a trendy restaurant. This sets off a hilarious chain of events as the two old men compete for Maria’s attention, rekindling their rivalry and creating plenty of comical chaos.
Grumpier Old Men Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sequel
- rivalry
- old man
- second part
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- father daughter relationship
- outtakes during end credits
- bloopers during end credits
- great grandfather great granddaughter relationship
- love
- father son relationship
- loneliness
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- fiance fiancee relationship
- husband wife relationship
- feud
- old woman
- mother daughter relationship
- friendship
- breakup
- reconciliation
- fishing
- elderly protagonist
- old age
- prank
- wedding
- death of father
- lake
- minnesota
- marriage
- motorboat
- middle age romance
- buddy movie
- buddy comedy
- lullaby
- restaurant
- nonagenarian
- premarital sex
- italian in america
- double entendre
- worm
- male nudity
- bedtime story
- suspicion of adultery
- catfish
- date
- flirting
- divorcee
- sabotage
- apology
- kiss
Grumpier Old Men Cast
Sophia Loren leads the cast, with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Directed by Howard Deutch; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Howard Deutch
More from Howard Deutch
More films directed by Howard Deutch, best-rated first: Some Kind of Wonderful, Pretty in Pink, The Replacements and My Best Friend's Girl.
Grumpier Old Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Grumpier Old Men 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.7
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Grumpier Old Men Plot Summary
What happens in Grumpier Old Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The once-contentious bond between Max and John has finally evolved into a friendly détente, as their children, Melanie and Jacob, embark on the exciting journey toward marriage. John’s new wife, Ariel, revels in the joy of their marriage, while the two old pals continue their playful trade of jabs, affectionately calling each other “moron” and “putz” with a light-hearted spirit.
Full summary
The whole story of Grumpier Old Men, scene by scene
Grumpier Old Men Box Office
Grumpier Old Men grossed $71.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$71.5M
- US & Canada
- $71.5M
Grumpier Old Men Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Grumpier Old Men.
How Well Do You Know Grumpier Old Men?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What relationship do Max and John have at the start of the movie?
Cars in Grumpier Old Men
17 cars on screen, including the 1968 Dodge Polara and the 1974 International Harvester Travelall.
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1968 Dodge Polara Main role -
1974 International Harvester Travelall Main role -
1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1992 Jeep Wrangler Minor role
Grumpier Old Men Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Ein verrücktes Paar - Der dritte Frühling” and “Der Dritte Frühling”.
- Also known as
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- Ein verrücktes Paar - Der dritte Frühling
- Der Dritte Frühling
- That's Amore - Due improbabili seduttori
- Como Pescar Uma Italiana Sem Partir a Cana
- Gnavne gamle mænd 2
- Старые ворчуны разбушевались
- Les Grincheux 2
- Még zöldebb a szomszéd nője
- Discordias a la carta
- Dej si pohov, kámoši 2
- Și mai morocănoși
- Jeszcze bardziej zgryźliwi tetrycy
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- По-сърдити старчета
- Dois Velhos Mais Rabugentos
- Daha Hınzır İki Adam
- Gamla gubbar - nu ännu grinigare
- Старі буркуни розбушувалися
- 그럼피어 올드 맨
- Dos viejos más gruñones
- 斗气老顽童2
- Seni bambekliai 2
- Daj si pohov, kamoš! 2
- Γρουσούζηδες, μα τρελά ερωτευμένοι
- Encore les Vieux Grincheux, ჭირვეული მოხუცები
- Äksymmät vanhat herrat
- Discòrdies a la carta
- คู่กัดหนังเหนียว 2
- Stara gunđala 2
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Grumpier Old Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Grumpier Old Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Grumpier Old Men?
Grumpier Old Men runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Grumpier Old Men released?
Grumpier Old Men was released on December 22, 1995.
Who directed Grumpier Old Men?
Grumpier Old Men was directed by Howard Deutch.
More films by Howard Deutch Who is in the cast of Grumpier Old Men?
Grumpier Old Men stars Sophia Loren, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Grumpier Old Men make at the box office?
Grumpier Old Men grossed $71.5 million worldwide.
How is Grumpier Old Men rated?
Grumpier Old Men has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
Does Grumpier Old Men have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Grumpier Old Men has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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