The Odd Couple (1968)
Kernel Score: 85% · 636 ratings
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1968-05-16
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch The Odd Couple
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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 parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Odd Couple is a classic comedy about two mismatched divorced roommates.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Gene Saks
Cast
- Jack Lemmon as Felix Ungar
- Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison
- John Fiedler as Vinnie
- Herb Edelman as Murray
- David Sheiner as Roy
- Monica Evans as Cecily
- Carole Shelley as Gwendolyn
- Iris Adrian as Waitress
- Billie Bird as Chambermaid (uncredited)
- Angelique Pettyjohn as Go-go Dancer (uncredited)
The Odd Couple FAQ
Is The Odd Couple good?
The Odd Couple has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 636 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Odd Couple?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is The Odd Couple OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Odd Couple is a classic comedy about two mismatched divorced roommates.
What movies are like The Odd Couple?
If you liked The Odd Couple, try Toc Toc, St. Vincent, My Friends Act II and Eddie Murphy: Delirious.