# The Odd Couple (1968)

> A recently separated neat freak moves in with his carefree best friend, turning a rescue mission into a hilarious battle over how to live together.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6339

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Gene Saks
- Cast: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fiedler, Herb Edelman, David Sheiner, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley, Iris Adrian
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063374/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, breezy, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

Two mismatched roommates navigate the chaos of friendship and living together in New York City.

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