Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in THE ODD COUPLE (1968)

“When fussy Felix becomes suicidal over his impending divorce, he accepts an offer to move in with his best friend, messy Oscar. Oscar tries to get him out of his funk by arranging a double date with two wacky British neighbors, but when the plan backfires, their friendship is put to the test.”

This is an online movie and play discussion group. While participants usually arrive having watched the film beforehand, you are invited to come and listen if you haven't seen the film yet. READING THE PLAY IS OPTIONAL, although doing so will increase your appreciation for the film and its theatrical roots.

The Film:

THE ODD COUPLE (1968)
Directed by Gene Saks
Screenplay by Neil Simon, based on his 1965 play
With JACK LEMMON, WALTER MATTHAU, HERB EDELMAN, JOHN FIEDLER and DAVID SHEINER
1 hour 45 mins.
Available to stream and rent in a variety of places, check https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-odd-couple for details.

The Play:

THE ODD COUPLE
By Neil Simon
First performed in 1965
https://archive.org/details/oddcouple000simo/page/n5/mode/2up