The Grandad (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, The Grandad is a comedy and drama film directed by Bjarni Haukur Þórsson, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Gudjón has led a safe life. Suddenly faced with retirement and growing older, he is forced to take a good, hard look at his marriage. A dramatic but often lighthearted story about life at a crossroads and the meaning of it all.
Who’s in it. The Grandad stars Sigurður Sigurjónsson as Guðjón, Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir as Erla, Þorsteinn Bachmann as Eiríkur and Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson as Nökkvi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Grandad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grandad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grandad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grandad (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Grandad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Grandad worth watching?
- The Grandad holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Grandad?
- The Grandad stars Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir, Þorsteinn Bachmann, Steinþór Hróar Steinþórsson and Tinna Sverrisdóttir.
- When was The Grandad released?
- The Grandad was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.