The Odd Couple
1968, English. Directed by Gene Saks.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Gene SaksDirector
- Jack LemmonFelix Ungar
- Walter MatthauOscar Madison
- John FiedlerVinnie
- Herb EdelmanMurray
- David SheinerRoy
- Monica EvansCecily
- Carole ShelleyGwendolyn
- Iris AdrianWaitress
- Billie BirdChambermaid (uncredited)
- Angelique PettyjohnGo-go Dancer (uncredited)
- Heywood Hale BrounSports Journalist (uncredited)
- Larry Haines'Speed'
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neil Simon
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $45M
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What The Odd Couple is based on
The Odd Couple is based on The Odd Couple, a play or musical by Neil Simon.
Play or musical
The Odd Couple
By Neil Simon
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The Odd Couple: quick answers
What comes after The Odd Couple?
Next in the series: The Odd Couple II (1998).
Is The Odd Couple worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 690 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Odd Couple have a post-credits scene?
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The Odd Couple parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Odd Couple on?
The Odd Couple isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Odd Couple?
If you liked The Odd Couple, try The Sunshine Boys, Boeing, Boeing, The Exchange Student.
Who directed The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple (1968) was directed by Gene Saks and stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler.
What is The Odd Couple based on?
The Odd Couple is based on The Odd Couple, a play or musical by Neil Simon.