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Grumpy Old Men

1993Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

65
GoodGoodWatch score
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Directed by
Donald Petrie

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Facts

December 25, 1993 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 1993
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$70 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

December–December Romance, Exact Words, Insult of Endearment +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Grumpy Old Men?"

Questions about Grumpy Old Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Grumpy Old Men?

In the United States, Grumpy Old Men streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on NBC. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Grumpy Old Men worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is there a sequel to Grumpy Old Men?

  1. Grumpy Old Men (1993)
  2. Grumpier Old Men (1995)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Grumpier Old Men (1995).

Is Grumpy Old Men okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Grumpy Old Men make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Grumpy Old Men good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Grumpy Old Men use?

December–December RomanceExact WordsInsult of EndearmentVitriolic Best BudsMinnesota NiceYou Called Me "X"; It Must Be SeriousSenior Citizen's Even Older ParentManic Pixie Dream GirlForeshadowingComically Missing the PointThe GadflyDirty Old Manand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including December–December Romance, Exact Words, and Insult of Endearment.