Grandma's Boy

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Grandma's Boy

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2006

1h 34m

Comedy

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When he and his roommate can't pay their rent, video game creator Alex (Allen Covert) finds himself homeless and moves in with Lilly (Doris Roberts), 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 (Linda Cardellini), 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

The sex, fart, and pot jokes come so fast and furious that a white flag seems the most appropriate response.

Aug 15, 2015

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Nathan Rabin

AV Club

Hilarity fails to ensue in the workplace or at home, in spite of the late introduction of a fighting, driving monkey.

Rated: D+

Sep 23, 2006

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

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.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 15, 2006

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Heather Boerner

Common Sense Media

Absolutely dreadful and offensive comedy.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 18, 2010

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

So filled with untapped laughs, potentially interesting sub-plots and fails in every single aspect in a mostly laughless stoner comedy.

Apr 29, 2009

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Ethan Alter

Film Journal International

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.

Mar 1, 2007

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Tim M

So idiotic that it ought to come with a complimentary joint, Grandma's Boy is as fleeting and creatively backfiring as its myriad of characters.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Alex Z

Excellent at what it sets out to do. Its that simple. Hilarious and satisfying every time I've watched it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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Audience Member

This movie is so amazing.It is literally my favorite comedy it was a little bit ahead of its time.So I got bad reviews from people who didn't understand the culture. an amazing job done by the cast i wish they would make a second one

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Audience Member

One of my favorite movies. Great cast and absolutely hilarious

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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J H

If you’re high, it’s great. And that’s the point, imo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Melissa H

This movie makes me laugh so hard every time I see it. The entire point is to revert to 12 years old and not think too hard, somehow the other reviewers missed that.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Synopsis

When he and his roommate can't pay their rent, video game creator Alex (Allen Covert) finds himself homeless and moves in with Lilly (Doris Roberts), 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 (Linda Cardellini), 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: Twentieth Century Fox, Happy Madison Productions, Level 1 Entertainment
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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