This is a list of films written by Neil Simon, screenwriter. This list of movies written by Neil Simon is alphabetical and can be sorted for other bits of information such as who directed the film and what genre it falls under. These Neil Simon screenplays are not unfinished works; they have all been produced and released somewhere in the world. Any unreleased Neil Simon films are not included on this list. Neil Simon has written some very iconic movies over the years, so if you're trying to find popular Neil Simon films that you haven't seen already then this list is the perfect guide for doing so.
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This list includes almost all of Neil Simon's screenplay credits. You can click on the names of the movies Neil Simon wrote in order to find out more about each individual Neil Simon film. Trailers for each movie can also be seen if you click on the video previews for these Neil Simon films. (28 items)
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After the FoxPeter Sellers, Britt Ekland, Martin Balsam After the Fox is a 1966 British–Italian comedy film starring Peter Sellers and directed by Vittorio De Sica. The screenplay is in English, by Neil Simon and De Sica's longtime collaborator ...more
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Barefoot in the ParkJane Fonda, Robert Redford, Doris Roberts Barefoot in the Park is a 1967 American comedy film. The film stars Jane Fonda as Corie and Robert Redford as Paul. Based on Neil Simon's 1963 play of the same title, it focuses on newlyweds ...more
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Biloxi Blues Biloxi Blues is a semi-autobiographical play by Neil Simon. It portrays the conflict of Sergeant Merwin J. Toomey and Arnold Epstein, one of many privates enlisted in the military stationed in ...more
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Biloxi BluesChristopher Walken, Matthew Broderick, David Schwimmer Biloxi Blues is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Mike Nichols, written by Neil Simon, and starring Matthew Broderick and Christopher Walken. Simon adapted his semi-autobiographical 1985 ...more
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Brighton Beach MemoirsJason Alexander, Blythe Danner, Jonathan Silverman Brighton Beach Memoirs is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Gene Saks, written by Neil Simon, and starring Jonathan Silverman and Blythe Danner. Simon adapted his semi-autobiographical ...more
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California Suite California Suite is a 1976 play by Neil Simon. Similar in structure to his earlier Plaza Suite, the comedy is composed of four playlets set in Suite 203-04, which consists of a living room and ...more
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California SuiteJane Fonda, Bill Cosby, Michael Caine California Suite is a 1978 American comedy film directed by Herbert Ross. The screenplay by Neil Simon is based on his play of the same title. Similar to his earlier Plaza Suite, the film ...more
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Chapter TwoJames Caan, Valerie Harper, Marsha Mason Chapter Two is a 1979 romantic comedy film written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore.
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Last of the Red Hot LoversAlan Arkin, Paula Prentiss, Sally Kellerman Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers is a 1972 comedy film based on Neil Simon's play of the same name. Alan Arkin, Sally Kellerman, Paula Prentiss and Renée Taylor star in it.
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London SuiteJulia Louis-Dreyfus, Kelsey Grammer, Michael Richards On one day at an English Hotel, four different stories are shown. Diana is in London to promote her Television Series and her ex-husband Sidney shows up to ask her for money for his gay lover. ...more
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Lost in YonkersRichard Dreyfuss, David Strathairn, Mercedes Ruehl Lost in Yonkers is a 1993 film film adaptation of the Neil Simon play of the same name, directed by Martha Coolidge. It stars Irene Worth, Mercedes Ruehl, and Richard Dreyfuss. It was the first ...more
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Murder by DeathMaggie Smith, Peter Sellers, Alec Guinness Murder by Death is a 1976 American mystery comedy film with a cast featuring Eileen Brennan, Truman Capote, James Coco, Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, Elsa Lanchester, David Niven, Peter Sellers, ...more
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Only When I LaughKevin Bacon, Kristy McNichol, Marsha Mason Only When I Laugh is a 1981 film based on Neil Simon's play The Gingerbread Lady. The story is about an alcoholic Broadway actress who tries to stay sober while dealing with the problems of her ...more
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Plaza Suite Plaza Suite is a comedy play by Neil Simon.
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Plaza SuiteWalter Matthau, Lee Grant, Maureen Stapleton Plaza Suite is a 1971 American comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller. The screenplay by Neil Simon is based on his 1968 play of the same title. The film stars Walter Matthau, Maureen Stapleton, ...more
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The Cheap DetectiveAnn-Margret, James Cromwell, Madeline Kahn The Cheap Detective is a 1978 American satirical comedy film written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore as a follow-up to their successful Murder by Death. It stars Peter Falk as Lou ...more
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The Good DoctorEd Asner, Richard Chamberlain, Lee Grant The Good Doctor is a 1978 music drama film written by Neil Simon and directed by Jack O'Brien.
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The Goodbye GirlRichard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Powers Boothe The Goodbye Girl is a 1977 American romantic comedy-drama film. Directed by Herbert Ross, the film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, and Paul Benedict. The original ...more
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The Heartbreak KidCybill Shepherd, Doris Roberts, Charles Grodin The Heartbreak Kid is a 1972 dark romantic comedy film directed by Elaine May, written by Neil Simon, and starring Charles Grodin, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert, Audra Lindley, Doris Roberts and ...more
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The Lonely GuySteve Martin, Andy Garcia, Loni Anderson The Lonely Guy is a 1984 romantic comedy film, directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Steve Martin. The screenplay is credited to Ed. Weinberger and Stan Daniels as well as Neil Simon, and is ...more
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The Marrying ManAlec Baldwin, Kim Basinger, Elisabeth Shue The Marrying Man is a 1991 romantic comedy film starring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. The film was directed by Jerry Rees, and written by Neil Simon. The film opened to mixed and poor reviews, ...more
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The Odd CoupleJack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Herb Edelman The Odd Couple is a 1968 American black comedy film written by Neil Simon, based on his play The Odd Couple, directed by Gene Saks, and starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. It is the story ...more
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The Odd Couple IIJack Lemmon, Christine Baranski, Amy Yasbeck The Odd Couple II is the 1998 sequel to 1968's The Odd Couple. Written by Neil Simon, the film reunites Jack Lemmon as Felix Unger and Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison in their last film ...more
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The Out-of-TownersJack Lemmon, Billy Dee Williams, Anne Meara The Out-of-Towners is a 1970 comedy film written by Neil Simon, directed by Arthur Hiller, and starring Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis. It was released by Paramount Pictures on May 28, 1970. Much ...more
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The Prisoner of Second AvenueSylvester Stallone, Anne Bancroft, Jack Lemmon The Prisoner of Second Avenue is an American black comedy play by Neil Simon, later made into a film released in 1975.
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The Slugger's WifeRandy Quaid, Rebecca De Mornay, Lynn Whitfield The Slugger's Wife is a 1985 romantic comedy film about a baseball star who falls for a singer. Written by Neil Simon, directed by Hal Ashby and produced by Ray Stark, the film stars Michael ...more
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The Sunshine Boys The Sunshine Boys is a play by Neil Simon that was produced on Broadway in 1972 and later adapted for film and television.
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The Sunshine BoysGeorge Burns, Phyllis Diller, Walter Matthau The Sunshine Boys is a 1975 American comedy film directed by Herbert Ross and produced by Ray Stark, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and based on the play of the same name by Neil Simon, about ...more
