The Odd Couple

About The Odd Couple

In New York, Felix, a neurotic news writer who just broke up with his wife, is urged by his chaotic friend Oscar, a sports journalist, to move in with him, but their lifestyles are as different as night and day are, so Felix's ideas about housekeeping soon begin to irritate Oscar.

The Odd Couple (1968) is a comedy film directed by Gene Saks. Released in May 1968, it runs 106 minutes.

Its themes are male friendship, roommates, obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd), and poker game. The film began as a stage production.

Jack Lemmon stars as Felix Ungar, Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison, John Fiedler as Vinnie, and Herb Edelman as Murray. The screenplay is by Neil Simon. American members can watch it on MGM Plus and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

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