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Grandma

Grandma

20156.51h 18m

Overview

Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future.

Directed by Paul Weitz
Written by Paul Weitz
Produced by Andrew Miano, Terry Dougas, Paul Weitz
Box OfficeBudget: $600KRevenue: $7.2M

Top Cast

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Elle

Julia Garner

Julia Garner

Sage

Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

Judy

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Olivia

Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox

Deathy

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Carla

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Jill

Colleen Camp

Colleen Camp

Bonobo Customer

Lauren Tom

Lauren Tom

Doctor

Judy Geeson

Judy Geeson

Francesca

Themes & Keywords

grandparent grandchild relationshiproad tripabortion

About Grandma

Grandma is a comedy, drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of grandparent grandchild relationship, road trip, abortion. Directed by Paul Weitz, it stars Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden. Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future.

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