The Odd Couple (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1968, The Odd Couple is a comedy film directed by Gene Saks, running about 106 minutes. “… say no more.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Odd Couple stars Jack Lemmon as Felix Ungar, Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison, John Fiedler as Vinnie and Herb Edelman as Murray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Odd Couple has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $44.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Odd Couple page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Odd Couple tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Odd Couple (1968)?
- In US, The Odd Couple is available to stream on fuboTV and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Odd Couple worth watching?
- The Odd Couple holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Odd Couple?
- The Odd Couple stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman and David Sheiner.
- When was The Odd Couple released?
- The Odd Couple was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.