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The Odd Couple (1968)

“… say no more.”

  • G
  • 106 min
  • Comedy
  • imdb logo 7.6/10 (37436 votes)

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Plot

In the midst of a personal crisis, Felix Ungar (Jack Lemmon), left adrift by his wife, finds himself flirting with the abyss of despair. On the brink of suicide, he is pulled back by the unwavering hand of his friend, Oscar Madison (Walter Matthau). Oscar, with an open heart and a chaotic home, offers Felix sanctuary, a place to heal until he finds his footing again. Yet, these two friends are as different as day and night. Oscar is a vivacious spirit, a man who thrives in his own disarray, while Felix is a reserved homebody, a man whose life orbits around order and cleanliness. Their differences, initially a source of amusement, soon become grounds for tension. Felix, the meticulous neat-freak, gradually finds solace in Oscar's company, his gloom dissipating in the light of Oscar's gregarious nature. However, Felix's obsessive-compulsive tendencies start to grate on Oscar's free-spirited demeanor. The challenge lies not only in Felix's journey towards recovery but also in the unlikely duo's struggle to coexist amidst their stark differences. "The Odd Couple" is a delightful tale of friendship and recovery, underpinned by the humorous tension between two men who couldn't be more different, yet find themselves sharing the same roof.

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The Odd Couple is a comedy movie featuring John Fiedler and directed by Gene Saks.

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