Grandma Lo-Fi (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2011, Grandma Lo-Fi is a documentary film directed by Kristín Björk Kristjánsdóttir, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. At the tender age of 70 years, Sigrídur Níelsdóttir starts to publish her music – directly from her living room. This modern Icelandic fairy tale is one of the most beautiful stories to be told about music. In seven years, Grandma Lo-Fi recorded 59 records and wrote more than 600 songs. The creative senior is a cult figure of the Icelandic music scene and thus it seems obvious to go through Grandma Lo-Fi’s life accompanied by artists such as Múm, Sin Fang and Mr Silla.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Grandma Lo-Fi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandma Lo-Fi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Grandma Lo-Fi tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Grandma Lo-Fi (2011)?
In CA, Grandma Lo-Fi is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Grandma Lo-Fi worth watching?
Grandma Lo-Fi holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Grandma Lo-Fi released?
Grandma Lo-Fi was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.