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The War with Grandpa

The War with Grandpa

Old school vs new cool.

20206.41h 38m

Overview

Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.

Directed by Tim Hill
Written by Robert Kimmel Smith, Matt Ember, Tom J. Astle
Produced by Marvin Peart, Rosa Morris-Peart, Phillip Glasser
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $43.4M

Top Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Ed

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Sally

Rob Riggle

Rob Riggle

Arthur

Oakes Fegley

Oakes Fegley

Peter

Laura Marano

Laura Marano

Mia

Cheech Marin

Cheech Marin

Danny

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Diane

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Jerry

J

Juliocesar Chavez

Billy

Isaac Kragten

Isaac Kragten

Steve

Themes & Keywords

friendshipbirthdaygrandfatherteenage girlfamilyfamily conflictatticchanging roomresentmentduringcreditsstinger

About The War with Grandpa

The War with Grandpa is a comedy, family film released in 2020 exploring themes of friendship, birthday, grandfather, teenage girl, family, family conflict. Directed by Tim Hill, it stars Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle. Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.

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