Grandma

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Grandma

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2015

1h 18m

Comedy

Drama

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A misanthropic poet (Lily Tomlin) takes her granddaughter (Julia Garner) across Los Angeles in search of the money she needs to terminate her unwanted pregnancy.

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Boasting a stellar performance from Lily Tomlin and some powerfully empathetic work from writer-director Paul Weitz, Grandma is a dramedy that shouldn't have to ask you to visit.

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Megan Garber

The Atlantic

It's a character study and morality play and bildungsroman, subtly executed and lovingly performed.

Jul 22, 2016

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

The best thing about Grandma, other than Tomlin's furious and funny performance, is that Elle never gets too cuddly.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 12, 2016

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

It is one of those performances, like Bruce Dern in 'Nebraska' or Julie Christie in 'Away from Her,' that seems a culmination of everything that's great about a beloved actor, and a celebration of them.

May 28, 2016

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Diego Lerer

Otroscines.com

Although the dramatic events can be somewhat forced by circumstances, the emotions that unfold throughout the story are totally genuine.

Aug 16, 2023

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

With a strong script and great performances, Grandma should be on everyone’s movie list.

May 18, 2022

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Good performances keep Grandma's relationships dynamic and by the time all is said and done the message of life goes on, hiccups and all, is subtly but powerfully enforced.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 3, 2021

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Alejandro E

Without resorting to cheap sentimentality, it's a drinkable drama-comedy that demonstrates that older people can be great allies in any situation. The most notable person is Lily Tomlin.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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PridePosterStudios

When gramma takes NO prisoners

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/26/24

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Gareth v

Led by the brilliant Tomlin, this dramedy takes on a sensitive subject with gusto and humour.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/17/23

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Audience Member

One of the worse movies I've seen in all my born days...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed this movie. Loved Julia Garner. Sam Elliot was really great.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

This is labeled as a drama/comedy. There was very little comedy and most of it was related to the violence. This was a very sad and depressing story that ended even more sad than I was hoping.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Synopsis

A misanthropic poet (Lily Tomlin) takes her granddaughter (Julia Garner) across Los Angeles in search of the money she needs to terminate her unwanted pregnancy.

Director: Paul Weitz
Producer: Andrew Miano, Paul Weitz, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Terry Dougas
Screenwriter: Paul Weitz
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Depth of Field, 1821 Pictures
Rating: R (Some Drug Use|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 21, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.0M
Runtime: 1h 18m

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