Grumpy Old Men (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Grumpy Old Men is a 1993 comedy drama directed by Donald Petrie, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $70.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Donald Petrie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Grumpy Old Men About?
The premise of Grumpy Old Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two feuding neighbors, John Gustafson and Max Goldman, have engaged in a decades-long rivalry, constantly trying to outdo each other. Their lives take an unexpected turn with the arrival of a charming young woman, Ariel, who sparks a competition for her affection. As John faces financial difficulties and health problems, the two men find themselves reluctantly forging an unlikely friendship and discovering a tender bond amidst their old animosities.
Grumpy Old Men Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- old man
- feud
- old age
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- widow
- fight
- regret
- wedding
- elderly protagonist
- attraction
- widower
- romantic rivalry
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- prank
- love triangle
- rivalry
- minnesota
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- thanksgiving
- snow
- winter
- christmas
- ice fishing
- frozen lake
- fish
- grandfather granddaughter relationship
- next door neighbor
- african american
- ice fishing shack
- friendship
- jealousy
- heart attack
- reconciliation
- outtakes during end credits
- professor
- three word title
- premarital sex
- nonagenarian
- marital separation
- retirement
- eccentricity
- girl
- voyeur
- loneliness
- new neighbor
- sprayed with water
- bad smell
- irs agent
- snowmobile
- mayor
Grumpy Old Men Cast
Jack Lemmon leads the cast, with Walter Matthau. Directed by Donald Petrie.
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Director Donald Petrie
More from Donald Petrie
More films directed by Donald Petrie, best-rated first: Mystic Pizza, Richie Rich, Miss Congeniality and The Favor.
Grumpy Old Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Grumpy Old Men 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 66% User score
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Grumpy Old Men Plot Summary
What happens in Grumpy 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
In the charming town of Wabasha, Minnesota, the lives of two retired neighbors, John Gustafson and Max Goldman, are consumed by an ongoing feud that colors their daily existence. Their routine is punctuated with ice fishing trips, clever jabs at one another, and playful pranks that often lead to unintended chaos. This rivalry is so intense that it even unsettles Chuck, the local bait shop owner, and Jacob, Max’s ambitious son who has his sights set on becoming mayor. In the midst of this tension, John finds himself fending off relentless efforts by IRS Agent Elliot Snyder, who is determined to collect a substantial debt.
Full summary
The whole story of Grumpy Old Men, scene by scene
Grumpy Old Men Box Office
Grumpy Old Men grossed $70.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$70.2M
- US & Canada
- $70.2M
Grumpy Old Men Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Grumpy Old Men | Modern Trailer | HBO Max
- Clip Ariel Moves In
How Well Do You Know Grumpy 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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Who are the two main characters locked in a feud?
Cars in Grumpy Old Men
23 cars on screen, including the 1974 International Harvester Travelall and the 1968 Dodge Polara.
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1974 International Harvester Travelall Main role -
1968 Dodge Polara Important role -
1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Grumpy Old Men Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Ein verrücktes Paar – Alt verkracht und frisch verliebt” and “Ein verrücktes Paar”.
- Also known as
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- Ein verrücktes Paar – Alt verkracht und frisch verliebt
- Ein verrücktes Paar
- Äksyt vanhat herrat
- Due irresistibili brontoloni
- Dois Velhos Rabugentos
- Dos viejos gruñones
- Les Grincheux
- Gnavne gamle mænd
- Griniga gamla gubbar
- Старые ворчуны
- Матора гунђала
- A szomszéd nője mindig zöldebb
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- Dej si pohov, kámoši
- זקנים חסרי מנוח
- Morocănoșii
- Dwaj Zgryźliwi Tetrycy
- Сърдити старчета
- İki Hınzır Adam
- Старі буркуни
- 斗气老顽童
- Dos Viejos Grunones
- 그럼피 올드 맨
- Seni bambekliai
- Stara gunđala
- Daj si pohov, kamoš!
- Οι Γκρινιάρηδες
- Les Vieux Grincheux
- Dos vells rondinaires
- คู่กัดหนังเหนียว
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Grumpy Old Men FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Grumpy Old Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Grumpy Old Men?
Grumpy Old Men runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Grumpy Old Men released?
Grumpy Old Men was released on December 25, 1993.
Who directed Grumpy Old Men?
Grumpy Old Men was directed by Donald Petrie.
More films by Donald Petrie Who is in the cast of Grumpy Old Men?
Grumpy Old Men stars Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
How much did Grumpy Old Men make at the box office?
Grumpy Old Men grossed $70.2 million worldwide.
How is Grumpy Old Men rated?
Grumpy Old Men has 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Grumpy Old Men have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Grumpy Old Men has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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