The Grandfather (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, The Grandfather is a drama film directed by José Luis Garci, running about 151 minutes. “Love or honor? How can one choose?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his son dies, an elderly man comes back to Spain from the US and hopes to find out which of his granddaughters is true, and which one is bastard.
Who’s in it. The Grandfather stars Fernando Fernán Gómez as Don Rodrigo de Arista Potestad, Rafael Alonso as Don Pío Coronado, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo as Doña Lucrecia Richmond and Agustín González as Senén Corchado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Grandfather has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grandfather page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grandfather tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grandfather (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Grandfather change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Grandfather worth watching?
- The Grandfather holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grandfather?
- The Grandfather stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo, Agustín González and Cristina Cruz.
- When was The Grandfather released?
- The Grandfather was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.