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Grandma

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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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Critics Consensus

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 Jul 22, 2016
It's a character study and morality play and bildungsroman, subtly executed and lovingly performed. Go to Full Review Max Weiss Baltimore Magazine Jun 12, 2016
2.5/4
The best thing about Grandma, other than Tomlin's furious and funny performance, is that Elle never gets too cuddly. Go to Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire May 28, 2016
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. Go to Full Review Diego Lerer Otroscines.com Aug 16, 2023
Although the dramatic events can be somewhat forced by circumstances, the emotions that unfold throughout the story are totally genuine. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade May 18, 2022
With a strong script and great performances, Grandma should be on everyone’s movie list. Go to Full Review Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Feb 3, 2021
3.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben W @Username618 Mar 28, 2026 Time of life seen: Christmas 2015. What happens? See a community via someone who wants something going looking for it. My reaction: Liked, even if Lily Tomlin did occasionally slip out of character. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Dec 22, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Alejandro E @Alex970 Oct 19, 2025 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. See more Gareth v @geewah Jun 15, 2023 Led by the brilliant Tomlin, this dramedy takes on a sensitive subject with gusto and humour. See more Jun 22, 2022 One of the worse movies I've seen in all my born days... See more Jun 9, 2022 I really enjoyed this movie. Loved Julia Garner. Sam Elliot was really great. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Weitz

Director

Lily Tomlin

Elle

Julia Garner

Sage

Marcia Gay Harden

Judy

Judy Greer

Olivia

Sam Elliott

Karl

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Grandma

(L-R) Julia Garner as Sage and Lily Tomlin as Elle in "Grandma." Lily Tomlin as Elle in "Grandma." (L-R) Marcia Gay Harden as Judy, Lily Tomlin as Elle and Julia Garner as Sage in "Grandma." (L-R) Lily Tomlin as Elle, Nat Wolff as Cam and Julia Garner as Sage in "Grandma." Lily Tomlin as Elle in "Grandma." Judy Greer as Olivia in "Grandma." Julia Garner as Sage in "Grandma." Lily Tomlin as Elle in "Grandma." View more photos

Movie Info

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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