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Grumpier Old Men

Grumpier Old Men

Still Yelling. Still Fighting. Still Ready for Love.

19956.51h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by Howard Deutch
Written by Mark Steven Johnson
Produced by Richard C. Berman, John Davis
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $71.5M

Top Cast

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Max Goldman

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

John Gustafson

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Ariel Gustafson

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Maria Sophia Coletta Ragetti

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah

Melanie Gustafson

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Grandpa Gustafson

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak

Jacob Goldman

Katie Sagona

Katie Sagona

Allie, Melanie's Daughter

Ann Morgan Guilbert

Ann Morgan Guilbert

Mama Ragetti

James Andelin

James Andelin

Sven

Themes & Keywords

fishingsequelold manbest friendweddingitalian restaurantold friendsduringcreditsstingerpranks

About Grumpier Old Men

Grumpier Old Men is a romance, comedy film released in 1995 exploring themes of fishing, sequel, old man, best friend, wedding, italian restaurant. Directed by Howard Deutch, it stars Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Ann-Margret. 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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