Screenplay: Neil Simon

Direction Gene Saks

Cast Jack Lemmon · Walter Matthau · John Fiedler · Herb Edelman

Synopsis The Odd Couple (1968) follows the story of two polar opposite friends who decide to share an apartment, leading to a series of comedic clashes. Felix Ungar, recently separated from his wife, attempts to end his life but is rescued...

Direction Gene Saks

Cast Robert Redford · Jane Fonda · Charles Boyer · Mildred Natwick

Synopsis Barefoot in the Park (1967) is a delightful adaptation of Neil Simon's renowned Broadway comedy, focusing on a newlywed couple navigating the challenges of married life. Paul Bratter, portrayed by Robert Redford, is a meticulous and conservative young lawyer, while...

Direction Robert Moore

Cast Alec Guinness · David Niven · Peter Sellers · Peter Falk

Synopsis Murder by Death (1976) follows eccentric millionaire Lionel Twain as he extends invitations to five of the world's most renowned private investigators to his secluded mansion for an unusual dinner party. The guests include Sidney Wang from China, Dick Charleston...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Marsha Mason · Quinn Cummings · Paul Benedict

Synopsis The Goodbye Girl (1977) follows the story of a recently divorced woman and her young daughter who return home to discover that her boyfriend has abruptly left for a job out of town without any notice, a situation they have...

Direction Bob Fosse

Cast Shirley MacLaine · Ricardo Montalban · Sammy Davis Jr. · Paula Kelly

Synopsis Sweet Charity (1969) follows the journey of Charity, a resilient taxi dancer who maintains an unwavering belief in humanity despite facing countless setbacks. She holds onto the hope that she will one day encounter a kind-hearted man who will sweep...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Walter Matthau · George Burns · Richard Benjamin · Carol Arthur

Synopsis The Sunshine Boys (1975) follows the story of Al Lewis and Willy Clark, former vaudeville comedy duo known for their act as The Sunshine Boys. After a successful 43-year run, the pair split acrimoniously a decade earlier when Willy sought...

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Jack Lemmon · Sandy Dennis · Anne Meara · Ann Prentiss

Synopsis The Out of Towners (The Out-of-Towners) (1970) is a hilarious and fast-paced film adapted from a screenplay by Neil Simon. The story revolves around a middle-aged couple from Ohio who embark on a journey to New York City for a...

Direction Gene Saks

Cast Blythe Danner · Bob Dishy · Stacey Glick · Judith Ivey

Synopsis Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) follows the life of Eugene, a young adolescent navigating the complexities of growing up in 1937 Brooklyn. Living with his parents, an older brother, an aunt, and two female cousins, Eugene's journey is marked by his...

Direction Melvin Frank

Cast Jack Lemmon · Anne Bancroft · Gene Saks · Elizabeth Wilson

Direction Elaine May

Cast Charles Grodin · Cybill Shepherd · Jeannie Berlin · Audra Lindley

Synopsis The Heartbreak Kid (1972) follows the story of Lenny, a New York native who, just three days into his Miami honeymoon, encounters a stunning blonde named Kelly. This chance meeting leads Lenny to believe he has made a grave error...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Alan Alda · Jane Fonda · Maggie Smith · Michael Caine

Synopsis California Suite (1978) presents a captivating narrative centered around four distinct guests at a luxurious hotel. Jane Fonda and Alan Alda portray a divorced couple engaged in a heated dispute over their daughter's custody. Meanwhile, Maggie Smith arrives with Michael...

Direction Glenn Jordan

Cast Marsha Mason · Kristy McNichol · James Coco · Joan Hackett

Synopsis Only When I Laugh (1981) follows the story of a Broadway actress, portrayed by Marsha Mason, who has recently completed a 12-week rehabilitation program for alcoholism. Upon her return, she must navigate the complexities of her personal life, including the...

Direction Martha Coolidge

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Mercedes Ruehl · Irene Worth · David Strathairn

Synopsis Lost in Yonkers (1993) presents the tale of a peculiar New York family grappling with turmoil during the summer of 1942. Fleeing from a menacing loan shark, a timid and indecisive father (Jack Laufer) abandons his two adolescent sons, Jay...

Direction John Erman

Cast Woody Allen · Peter Falk · Sarah Jessica Parker · Michael McKean

Synopsis The Sunshine Boys (TV) (1996) follows the story of two former comedy partners, portrayed by Woody Allen and Peter Falk, who, after enduring years of animosity, reluctantly agree to reunite for a high-stakes film project. Their long-standing feud, which has...

Direction Vittorio De Sica

Cast Peter Sellers · Victor Mature · Britt Ekland · Martin Balsam

Synopsis After the Fox (1966) follows the escapades of Peter Sellers as Aldo Vanucci, also known as the Fox, a renowned international criminal and expert in disguise. Following his daring escape from an Italian prison, Aldo reunites with his associates to...

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Steve Martin · Charles Grodin · Judith Ivey · Robyn Douglass

Synopsis The Lonely Guy (1984) follows the story of a creative writer employed by a greeting card company who experiences a profound sense of isolation. His world is turned upside down when he returns home to discover his girlfriend in a...

Direction Howard Deutch

Cast Jack Lemmon · Walter Matthau · Christine Baranski · Barnard Hughes

Synopsis Neil Simon's The Odd Couple II (1998) follows the reunion of Oscar and Felix, who haven't seen each other in seventeen years. Oscar resides in Florida, while Felix is in New York. Oscar receives a call from his son Brucey,...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Marsha Mason · Jason Robards · Matthew Broderick · Donald Sutherland

Synopsis Max Dugan Returns (1982) centers around Max Dugan (Jason Robards Jr.), an aging troublemaker with a history of shady dealings, who finds himself unwelcome in the life of his daughter, Marsha Mason. Mason, a single mother, is already dealing with...

Direction Robert Moore

Cast James Caan · Marsha Mason · Joseph Bologna · Valerie Harper

Synopsis Chapter Two (1979) follows the story of George Schneider, a widower who finds himself unexpectedly in love again shortly after the loss of his spouse. Jennie MacLaine, a recent divorcee, is also hesitant to jump into a new relationship. Their...

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Walter Matthau · Maureen Stapleton · Barbara Harris · Lee Grant

Synopsis Plaza Suite (1971) is a cinematic adaptation of Neil Simon's renowned play, featuring three distinct narratives that unfold within the same hotel suite at New York's iconic Plaza Hotel. Walter Matthau delivers a standout performance in a triple role. The...