1995
PG-13
Warner Bros.
1 h 41 m

1995
PG-13
Warner Bros.
1 h 41 m

Summary Academy Award-winners Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau reprise their roles as bickering best friends. Legendary screen siren Sophia Loren is the vivacious newcomer who might just prove a formidable rival to the grumps as they try to keep her from turning their cherished local bait store into an Italian restaurant. (Warner Bros.)

Directed By: Howard Deutch

Written By: Mark Steven Johnson

1995
PG-13
Warner Bros.
1 h 41 m

1995
PG-13
Warner Bros.
1 h 41 m

Grumpier Old Men

Name: Grumpier Old Men
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1995-12-22
Duration: 1 min 41 s
Rating: 46
Cast: Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Ann-Margret, Sophia Loren, Burgess Meredith

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings

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Directed By: Howard Deutch

Written By: Mark Steven Johnson

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Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews

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21% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews

14% Positive
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Variety

Grumpier is a welcome continuation that leaves you wanting for another chapter that's as rich in humanity and fun as the initial companion pieces.

By Leonard Klady FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau reprise the roles of a pair of Minnesota mossbacks in the heartwarming, albeit warmed-over, sequel Grumpier Old Men—though given its scatological bent, it might have been called Grump and Grumpier.

By Rita Kempley FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Grounding the zaniness is the chemistry between its two likable stars. Beneath their crusty eccentricities, Max and John are teen-agers at heart, a Wayne and Garth for the "Modern Maturity" set. As Max, his leathery face beaming with pleasure, might put it: "Holy moley, is this a dumb movie!" But it is also fun.

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

Christian Science Monitor

Light, slow, funny one-liners.

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Grumpier Old Men isn't as fun, spontaneous, or amusing as the original. In short, it's a poor retread that can't be redeemed by the pleasure of seeing Lemmon and Matthau together.

By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW

USA Today

This warm-weather variation on the original, once again set in a small Minnesota town, is in dire need of Geritol. Or a dose of ginseng. Or Ex-Lax. Anything to get things moving faster than this turgid replay. [22 Dec 1995, p.3D]

By Susan Wloszczyna FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Examiner

Grumpier Old Men certainly isn't relying on its mawkish and hokey story to put warm bodies in the seats. There's no reason to see the picture - a sequel to their 1993 hit, “Grumpy Old Men" - other than to relish the talents of these two veterans, plus Sophia Loren, a newcomer to the series.

By Walter Addiego FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 19 User Ratings

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42% Positive
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53% Mixed
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Production Company Lancaster Gate, Warner Bros.

Release Date Dec 22, 1995

Duration 1 h 41 m

Rating PG-13

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Tagline Still Yelling. Still Fighting. Still Ready For Love.

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BMI Film & TV Awards

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

People's Choice Awards, USA

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

American Comedy Awards, USA

• 1 Nomination

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Walter Matthau

Max Goldman

Jack Lemmon

John Gustafson

Ann-Margret

Ariel Gustafson

Sophia Loren

Maria Sophia Coletta Ragetti

Burgess Meredith

Grandpa Gustafson

Daryl Hannah

Melanie Gustafson

Kevin Pollak

Jacob Goldman

Katie Sagona

Allie, Melanie's Daughter

Ann Morgan Guilbert

Mama Ragetti

James Andelin

Sven

Marcus Klemp

Eddie, Assistant Manager

Max Wright

County Health Inspector

Cheryl Hawker

Lena

Wayne A. Evenson

Handsome Hans

Allison Levine

Assistant at Dog Pound

John Patrick Martin

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Adam Ward

Skeleton

Ryan Waldoch

Power Ranger #1

James Cada

Husband Shopper

Jaclyn Ross

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