The Odd Couple (Dementia Friendly) – A Day at the Movies by National Film and Sound Archive

A film series for people living with dementia alongside their families, friends, and carers.

G | 105min | 1968 | DCP | USA | D: Gene Saks

Closed Captions and Audio Description available

In this laugh-out-loud comedy, Felix (Jack Lemmon) is inconsolable when his wife throws him out, so he moves in with his best friend Oscar (Walter Matthau). Soon after moving in, the friends discover that their domestic habits clash; Felix is neat and uptight while Oscar is messy and a slob.

Based on the stage play of the same name, The Odd Couple is loved by audiences young and old for its relatable story exploring the challenges and joys of living with friends. The film was a box office success and its popularity launched a long-running television sitcom starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. In 1998 Lemmon and Matthau reprised their roles in The Odd Couple II.

A Day at the Movies is the NFSA’s dementia-friendly film program for cinema-lovers, designed for the enjoyment and comfort of people living with dementia, as well as their families and friends, carers and companions.

The series is brought to you by film and media experts Associate Professor Dr Jodi Brooks (Project Lead, University of New South Wales), Dr Fincina Hopgood (University of New England), and independent screen culture and audience development specialist, Karina Libbey.

An initiative of the ACT Government, the program is funded by the ACT Government and aligns with its Age-Friendly City Plan. In-kind support from the National Film and Sound Archive (Venue Partner), Carers ACT, Dementia Australia, the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing and Bulla Dairy Foods.

Event timings
– 10:30 AM Welcome! Enjoy morning tea in the heritage courtyard
– 10.55 AM Take your seat in Arc Cinema
– 11:00 AM Feature presentation: The Odd Couple with a special introduction
– 12:00 PM Intermission (10 minutes)
– 12:55 PM Socialise and enjoy afternoon tea in the heritage courtyard
– 1:40 PM Event concludes

A 10% discount is available for group bookings of 6 or more people. Carers receive a free ticket, courtesy of Carers ACT, and all attendees can enjoy a complimentary Bulla ice cream.

For more information on A Day at the Movies and dementia-friendly screenings at the NFSA, visit nfsa.gov.au/events-experiences/dementia-friendly-screenings or call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au

For additional information about accessibility and planning a visit to the NFSA please visit nfsa.gov.au/visit-us