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1993 · 103 min · PG-13

Grumpy Old Men

Directed by Donald Petrie · Comedy, Romance

Grumpy Old Men (1993) is a Comedy film, directed by Donald Petrie set in Minnesota during the 1990s, in winter. It runs 103 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of friendship, mortality & aging, and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Johnny E. Jensen
Cast
Jack LemmonWalter MatthauAnn-MargretBurgess MeredithDaryl HannahKevin PollakOssie DavisBuck Henry

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Minnesota
Setting
Rural
When
1990s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipMortality & AgingLove & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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