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Odd Couple

1979Movie1 h 37 min

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–72%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–72%

Summary

Two ageing masters of the spear and sword engage in an epic mountaintop battle every ten years, but the outcome invariably ends in a draw. Realising that neither one of them will ever outclass the other, they each agree to take on a younger student and train them to champion their cause, thus putting an end to their longstanding rivalry.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for big ideas, scares or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Lau Kar-Wing
Written by
Raymond Wong Pak-Ming, Raymond Lai Wai-Man
Produced by
Karl Maka
Music by
Frankie Chan Fan-kei

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Facts

August 9, 1979 · 1 h 37 min · Violence

Released
August 9, 1979
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Odd Couple?"

Questions about Odd Couple

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Odd Couple?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Odd Couple worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Odd Couple okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Odd Couple make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Odd Couple?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Odd Couple in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.