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A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.


Many years ago, Grandpa was a World War II flying ace, but sadly he is now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. When his family can no longer look after him, he is moved to Twilight Towers, an old people's home. It soon becomes clear that Miss Dandy is running Twilight Towers for her own ulterior motives, and it is up to Grandpa and grandson Jack to make a daring escape. Failure could have the direst of consequences, but success will give Grandpa a final chance to relive his past and take to the sky once again in his beloved Spitfire.

Tom Courtenay
Grandpa

Kit Connor
Jack

Jennifer Saunders
Miss Dandy

David Walliams
Barry

Samantha Spiro
Patricia

Alice Nokes
Shelley
Frankie Fox
Dazza

Michele Dotrice
Miss Trifle

Katy Brand
Miss Verity

Harish Patel
Raj
Grandpa's Great Escape is a family, adventure, comedy, drama, tv movie film released in 2018. Directed by Elliot Hegarty, it stars Tom Courtenay, Kit Connor, Jennifer Saunders. Many years ago, Grandpa was a World War II flying ace, but sadly he is now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. When his family can no longer look after him, he is moved to Twilight Towers, an old people's home. It soon becomes clear that Miss Dandy is running Twilight Towers for her own ulterior motives, and it is up to Grandpa and grandson Jack to make a daring escape. Failure could have the direst of consequences, but success will give Grandpa a final chance to relive his past and take to the sky once again in his beloved Spitfire.
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