The Grandmother (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1970, The Grandmother is a drama, horror and animation film directed by David Lynch, running about 34 minutes. “To live is to die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To escape neglect and abuse from his parents, a young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.
Who’s in it. The Grandmother stars Dorothy McGinnis as Grandmother, Virginia Maitland as Mother, Robert Chadwick as Father and Richard White as Boy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Grandmother has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grandmother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grandmother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grandmother (1970)?
- In US, The Grandmother is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grandmother worth watching?
- The Grandmother holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grandmother?
- The Grandmother stars Dorothy McGinnis, Virginia Maitland, Robert Chadwick and Richard White.