Writing
Neil Simon
- Titles
- 80movies13TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19562015
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
The Odd Couple75/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 26 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy7.1average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay6.6average 3.7
- Nostalgia6.0average 3.6
- Satire & Parody4.3average 2.3
- Romance5.6average 3.8
- Wholesome5.0average 3.3
- Physical Comedy4.2average 2.5
- Cringe Humor3.8average 2.2
Rarely in their work
- Violence1.8, average 4.3
- Adrenaline2.8, average 5.1
- Tension4.2, average 6.1
- Mystery2.3, average 4.1
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 7
- Star-Studded Cast 3
- Neil Simon Adaptation 3
- Romantic Comedy 3
- Classic Comedy 3
- Nostalgic 3
- Lighthearted 2
- Episodic Comedy 2
- Relationship Dynamics 2
- Lighthearted Humor 2
- Feel-Good Movie 2
- Character Study 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- DDavid M. WalshCinematographerMurder by Death, The Goodbye Girl, California Suite, Seems Like Old Times, I Ought to Be in Pictures, +3 more
Walter MatthauActorThe Odd Couple, The Odd Couple II, California Suite, I Ought to Be in Pictures, Plaza Suite, +1 more
Marsha MasonActorThe Goodbye Girl, Only When I Laugh, Max Dugan Returns, Chapter Two, The Good Doctor
Gene SaksActorThe Odd Couple, Barefoot in the Park, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Herbert RossDirectorThe Goodbye Girl, California Suite, I Ought to Be in Pictures, Max Dugan Returns, The Sunshine Boys
Jack LemmonActorThe Odd Couple, The Odd Couple II, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, The Out-of-Towners
James CocoActorMurder by Death, The Cheap Detective, Only When I Laugh, The Trouble With People
Marvin HamlischComposerThe Prisoner of Second Avenue, Seems Like Old Times, I Ought to Be in Pictures, Chapter Two
David ShireComposerOnly When I Laugh, Max Dugan Returns, Jake's Women, Broadway Bound- MMichael A. StevensonEditorCalifornia Suite, Seems Like Old Times, The Cheap Detective, Chapter Two
Richard BenjaminActorThe Goodbye Girl, The Sunshine Boys, Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Jonathan SilvermanActorThe Odd Couple II, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Broadway Bound
Movies and TV shows
68Upcoming
1 titles
They're Playing Our Song
Author
2010s
5 titles · average score 71
2000s
5 titles · average score 56
58
The Heartbreak Kid (2007)
Original Film Writer
Sweet Charity (2006)
Writer
58
The Goodbye Girl (2004)
Executive Producer, Writer
Ein seltsames Paar (2004)
Theatre Play
1990s
12 titles · average score 60
56
The Out-of-Towners (1999)
Original Story
Panier de crabes (1999)
Theatre Play
64
The Odd Couple II (1998)
Screenplay, Producer
56
Jake's Women (1996)
Writer
49
London Suite (1996)
Teleplay
Omaka par (1996)
Theatre Play
Sonny Boys (1995)
Writer
66
Lost in Yonkers (1993)
Writer
79
Frasier (1993)
TV show · as Andy (voice)
Broadway Bound (1992)
Theatre Play, Writer
1980s
19 titles · average score 60
64
Biloxi Blues (1988)
Theatre Play, Screenplay
Plaza Suite (1987)
Writer
67
Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)
Theatre Play, Screenplay
62
The Lonely Guy (1984)
Adaptation
66
Max Dugan Returns (1983)
Writer, Producer
63
I Ought to Be in Pictures (1982)
Producer, Theatre Play
Plaza Suite (1982)
Writer
60
Only When I Laugh (1981)
Producer, Screenplay
1970s
14 titles · average score 63
58
Chapter Two (1979)
Theatre Play, Screenplay
60
California Suite (1978)
Screenplay
The Good Doctor (1978)
Writer
71
Murder by Death (1976)
Writer
66
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)
Theatre Play, Screenplay
69
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
Original Story, Writer
68
The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
Screenplay
59
Last of the Red Hot Lovers (1972)
Screenplay
63
Plaza Suite (1971)
Writer, Theatre Play
57
The Out-of-Towners (1970)
Writer, Screenplay
1960s
5 titles · average score 67
69
Sweet Charity (1969)
Musical
75
The Odd Couple (1968)
Theatre Play, Screenplay
70
Barefoot in the Park (1967)
Theatre Play, Screenplay
70
After the Fox (1966)
Theatre Play, Screenplay
54
Come Blow Your Horn (1963)
Theatre Play
1950s
7 titles
Babes in Toyland (1955)
Adaptation
Dearest Enemy (1955)
Adaptation
The Great Waltz (1955)
Adaptation
A Connecticut Yankee (1955)
Adaptation
The Desert Song (1955)
Adaptation
Babes in Toyland (1954)
Adaptation