Grumpy Old Men (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1993, Grumpy Old Men is a comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, running about 103 minutes. “The best of enemies until something came between them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Grumpy Old Men stars Jack Lemmon as John Gustafson, Walter Matthau as Max Goldman, Ann-Margret as Ariel Truax and Burgess Meredith as Grandpa Gustafson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Grumpy Old Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $70.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grumpy Old Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grumpy Old Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grumpy Old Men (1993)?
- In US, Grumpy Old Men is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grumpy Old Men worth watching?
- Grumpy Old Men holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grumpy Old Men?
- Grumpy Old Men stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith and Daryl Hannah.
- When was Grumpy Old Men released?
- Grumpy Old Men was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.