Grumpy Old Men
“The best of enemies until something came between them.”
Synopsis
For decades, next-door neighbors and former friends John and Max have feuded, trading insults and wicked pranks. When an attractive widow moves in nearby, their bad blood erupts into a high-stakes rivalry full of naughty jokes and adolescent hijinks.
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Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
John Gustafson
Walter Matthau
Max Goldman
Ann-Margret
Ariel Truax
Burgess Meredith
Grandpa Gustafson
Daryl Hannah
Melanie
Kevin Pollak
Jacob Goldman
Ossie Davis
Chuck
Buck Henry
Snyder
Christopher McDonald
Mike
John Carroll Lynch
Moving Man
Steve Cochran
Weatherman
Joe Howard
Pharmacist
Isabell O'Connor
Nurse
Charles Brin
Fisherman
Oliver Osterberg
Fisherman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$70.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$35.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Steven Johnson, William Davies
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Grumpy Old Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $35.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $70.2M
- Production Studios
- John Davis, Lancaster Gate, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Petrie
Mark Steven Johnson, William Davies
Alan Silvestri
Johnny E. Jensen
Bonnie Koehler
Richard C. Berman, Dan Kolsrud, John Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Petrie
Director
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Richard C. Berman
Producer
Bonnie Koehler
Editor
Johnny E. Jensen
Director of Photography
Mark Steven Johnson
Writer
Lisa Jensen
Costume Design
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
David Chapman
Production Design
John Davis
Producer
William Davies
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grumpy Old Men
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What is Grumpy Old Men about?
For decades, next-door neighbors and former friends John and Max have feuded, trading insults and wicked pranks. When an attractive widow moves in nearby, their bad blood erupts into a high-stakes rivalry full of naughty jokes and adolescent hijinks.
Who directed Grumpy Old Men?
Grumpy Old Men was directed by Donald Petrie.
Who stars in Grumpy Old Men?
The principal cast of Grumpy Old Men includes Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Daryl Hannah.
When was Grumpy Old Men released and how long is it?
Grumpy Old Men was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Grumpy Old Men?
Grumpy Old Men had a reported production budget of $35.1M and grossed $70.2M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Grumpy Old Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grumpy Old Men was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grumpy Old Men?
Grumpy Old Men holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).