Ralph (played by David Margulies) is a protagonist in Curmudgeons.
The central protagonist, a foul-mouthed elderly man recovering from hip surgery in a Brooklyn assisted living facility. He is secretly in a long-distance romantic relationship with Jackie. Jackie (played by Danny DeVito) is a protagonist in Curmudgeons.
A foul-mouthed elderly man in a wheelchair and Ralph's secret lover. He plays a pivotal role in orchestrating a surprise proposal to reunite with Ralph. Robin (played by Lucy DeVito) appears in Curmudgeons.
Ralph's granddaughter who initiates the visit to discuss family matters and secretly coordinates with Jackie's grandson to orchestrate a surprise reunion. Daniela (played by Sarah Hayon) appears in Curmudgeons.
A caregiver at the assisted living facility who attends to Ralph. She becomes part of the surprise celebration orchestrated by the family.
Curmudgeons (2016) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ralph
(played by David Margulies) — protagonist
The central protagonist, a foul-mouthed elderly man recovering from hip surgery in a Brooklyn assisted living facility. He is secretly in a long-distance romantic relationship with Jackie.
Jackie
(played by Danny DeVito) — protagonist
A foul-mouthed elderly man in a wheelchair and Ralph's secret lover. He plays a pivotal role in orchestrating a surprise proposal to reunite with Ralph.
Robin
(played by Lucy DeVito) — supporting
Ralph's granddaughter who initiates the visit to discuss family matters and secretly coordinates with Jackie's grandson to orchestrate a surprise reunion.
Daniela
(played by Sarah Hayon) — supporting
A caregiver at the assisted living facility who attends to Ralph. She becomes part of the surprise celebration orchestrated by the family.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Ralph → Daniela
(Professional Patient)
Ralph → Jackie
(Romantic Partner)
Ralph → Robin
(Family Grandfather)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Jackie → Daniela
(Alliance Ally)
Robin → Daniela
(Alliance Ally)
Robin → Jackie
(Alliance Co-conspirator)
Story Analysis
A heartwarming short film about two elderly lovers reuniting through a carefully orchestrated surprise proposal.
