Dirty Grandpa (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, Dirty Grandpa is a comedy film directed by Dan Mazer, running about 102 minutes. “Jason is ready for adulthood. His grandpa isn't.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jason Kelly is one week away from marrying his boss's uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick, to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride.
Who’s in it. Dirty Grandpa stars Zac Efron as Jason Kelly, Robert De Niro as Dick Kelly, Julianne Hough as Meredith Goldstein and Aubrey Plaza as Lenore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dirty Grandpa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $94.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and 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 Dirty Grandpa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Grandpa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Grandpa (2016)?
- In US, Dirty Grandpa is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and 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 Dirty Grandpa worth watching?
- Dirty Grandpa holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirty Grandpa?
- Dirty Grandpa stars Zac Efron, Robert De Niro, Julianne Hough, Aubrey Plaza and Dermot Mulroney.
- When was Dirty Grandpa released?
- Dirty Grandpa was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.