Grandma (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.5

Grandma poster

Released in 2015, Grandma is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Weitz, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Grandma stars Lily Tomlin as Elle, Julia Garner as Sage, Marcia Gay Harden as Judy and Judy Greer as Olivia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Grandma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandma page.

If you liked it. Fans of Grandma tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Grandma (2015)?
In US, Grandma is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Grandma worth watching?
Grandma holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Grandma?
Grandma stars Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer and Laverne Cox.
When was Grandma released?
Grandma was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.