Grumpier Old Men
“Still Yelling. Still Fighting. Still Ready for Love.”
Synopsis
A family wedding reignites the ancient feud between next-door neighbors and fishing buddies John and Max. Meanwhile, a sultry Italian divorcée opens a restaurant at the local bait shop, alarming the locals who worry she'll scare the fish away. But she's less interested in seafood than she is in cooking up a hot time with Max.
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Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Max Goldman
Jack Lemmon
John Gustafson
Ann-Margret
Ariel Gustafson
Sophia Loren
Maria Sophia Coletta Ragetti
Daryl Hannah
Melanie Gustafson
Burgess Meredith
Grandpa Gustafson
Kevin Pollak
Jacob Goldman
Katie Sagona
Allie, Melanie's Daughter
Ann Morgan Guilbert
Mama Ragetti
James Andelin
Sven
Marcus Klemp
Eddie, Assistant Manager
Max Wright
County Health Inspector
Cheryl Hawker
Lena
Michelle Johnston
Sears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
Jeff Smith
The Frugal Gourmet
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.86x
+$46.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Deutch
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Grumpier Old Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $71.5M
- Production Studios
- Lancaster Gate, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Deutch
Mark Steven Johnson
Alan Silvestri
Tak Fujimoto
Billy Weber, Seth Flaum, Maryann Brandon
Richard C. Berman, John Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Deutch
Director
Mark Steven Johnson
Writer
Brian Jennings
Visual Effects Supervisor
Freddie Hice
Stunt Coordinator
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Gary Frutkoff
Production Design
Lisa Jensen
Costume Design
Billy Weber
Editor
Seth Flaum
Editor
Maryann Brandon
Editor
Richard C. Berman
Producer
John Davis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
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 Grumpier Old Men
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What is Grumpier Old Men about?
A family wedding reignites the ancient feud between next-door neighbors and fishing buddies John and Max. Meanwhile, a sultry Italian divorcée opens a restaurant at the local bait shop, alarming the locals who worry she'll scare the fish away. But she's less interested in seafood than she is in cooking up a hot time with Max.
Who directed Grumpier Old Men?
Grumpier Old Men was directed by Howard Deutch.
Who stars in Grumpier Old Men?
The principal cast of Grumpier Old Men includes Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Ann-Margret, Sophia Loren, Daryl Hannah.
When was Grumpier Old Men released and how long is it?
Grumpier Old Men was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Grumpier Old Men?
Grumpier Old Men had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $71.5M at the worldwide box office (2.86 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Grumpier Old Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grumpier Old Men was composed by Alan Silvestri.
Is Grumpier Old Men based on a book or true story?
Grumpier Old Men is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Mark Steven Johnson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grumpier Old Men?
Grumpier Old Men holds official age classifications: 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.).