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Grandma's Boy

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When he and his roommate can't pay their rent, video game creator Alex finds himself homeless and moves in with Lilly, his wacky grandmother. Lilly and her elderly pals like to hang out in front of the television all day, but their constant presence puts a damper on Alex's social life and pot smoking. Alex wants to court co-worker Samantha, but he's preoccupied by a rivalry with another game designer, so the would-be relationship is in limbo.
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Critics Consensus

A gross-out comedy that's more gross than comedic, Grandma's Boy is lazy and unrewarding.

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Joshua Katzman Chicago Reader Aug 15, 2015
The sex, fart, and pot jokes come so fast and furious that a white flag seems the most appropriate response. Go to Full Review Nathan Rabin AV Club Sep 23, 2006
D+
Hilarity fails to ensue in the workplace or at home, in spite of the late introduction of a fighting, driving monkey. Go to Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Jan 15, 2006
2/5
It's gross, it's cheesy, and it's baked beyond all reasonable limits, but this everything-and-the-kitchen-sink comic soufflé still manages to be goofily entertaining beyond all expectations. Go to Full Review Heather Boerner Common Sense Media Dec 18, 2010
1/5
Absolutely dreadful and offensive comedy. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009
So filled with untapped laughs, potentially interesting sub-plots and fails in every single aspect in a mostly laughless stoner comedy. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
Even if you aren't under the influence, you might find yourself chuckling at various points during the movie, if only in disbelief at some of the things the cast is asked to do. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom R @RT95671326 Jul 22, 2026 Pretty hilarious movie, but if you don't smoke a lot of weed you really might just roll your eyes. Its a movie made for people who are complete stoners. Lol. See more Alex G @RT15582241 Jul 19, 2026 Timeless Stoner comedy. People downvoting just don't like gamer or stoner humor and that's cool. See more Ben W @TacoTacoBurrito Jul 10, 2026 This is literally the worst movie I have ever seen. I was once a 14-year-old stoner, and even then I don't think I would have laughed once. See more Drinx W @MrDrinx Jul 8, 2026 Top notch writing and comedy. So many quotable parts See more Affleberry F. @JimSnow Jun 26, 2026 Very underrated comedy. Definitely worth the watch. See more tm11999 M @tm11999 Jun 16, 2026 who in sam hill uses the word "inappropriate" in a comedy? the 15% critics should go soak their collective heads. i loved shirley jones when she was a baby and i loved linda cardellini when she was a baby too. funny flick about the times. you can watch this. See more Read all reviews
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Nicholaus Goossen

Director

Doris Roberts

Grandma Lilly

Allen Covert

Alex

Shirley Jones

Grace

Shirley Knight

Bea

Nick Swardson

Jeff

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Synopsis When he and his roommate can't pay their rent, video game creator Alex finds himself homeless and moves in with Lilly, his wacky grandmother. Lilly and her elderly pals like to hang out in front of the television all day, but their constant presence puts a damper on Alex's social life and pot smoking. Alex wants to court co-worker Samantha, but he's preoccupied by a rivalry with another game designer, so the would-be relationship is in limbo.
Director
Nicholaus Goossen
Producer
Allen Covert, Jack Giarraputo, Adam Sandler
Screenwriter
Barry Wernick, Allen Covert, Nick Swardson
Production Co
Happy Madison Productions, Level 1 Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
R (Nudity|Drug Use|Strong Crude and Sexual Humor|Strong Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 28, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.1M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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