Undercover Grandpa (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2017, Undercover Grandpa is a comedy and family film directed by Erik Canuel, running about 99 minutes. “Get the girl. Save the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When the girl he likes goes missing, Jake enlists the help of his grandpa and Grandpa's former special ops buddies.

Who’s in it. Undercover Grandpa stars James Caan as Grandpa, Jessica Walter as Maddy Harcourt, Louis Gossett Jr. as Mother and Kenneth Welsh as Harry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Undercover Grandpa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Undercover Grandpa page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Undercover Grandpa (2017)?
In US, Undercover Grandpa is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Undercover Grandpa worth watching?
Undercover Grandpa holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Undercover Grandpa?
Undercover Grandpa stars James Caan, Jessica Walter, Louis Gossett Jr., Kenneth Welsh and Paul Sorvino.
When was Undercover Grandpa released?
Undercover Grandpa was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.