PG-13

Grumpier Old Men

Still Yelling. Still Fighting. Still Ready for Love.

1995 • 101 min • Romance · Comedy

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Synopsis

A family wedding reignites the ancient feud between next-door neighbors and fishing buddies John and Max. Meanwhile, a sultry Italian divorcée opens a restaurant at the local bait shop, alarming the locals who worry she'll scare the fish away. But she's less interested in seafood than she is in cooking up a hot time with Max.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

438 reviews

65 Audience · 438 · 100%

Old rivals John and Max, now family, find their lifelong feud reignited by a new family wedding. Their friendship and love lives are further complicated when a spirited Italian woman arrives in town to open a restaurant, catching Max’s eye and stirring up the community.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some crude humor and sexual innuendo.
Characters frequently argue and play pranks on each other.
Mild drinking and cigar smoking.

What it models well

The value of enduring friendship
Finding love and companionship at any age
The importance of family, even with challenges

Talk about it after

How old rivalries can evolve into deep friendships.
The challenges and joys of blended families.
Dealing with change and new people in a community.

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