Grandma's Boy (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, Grandma's Boy is a comedy film directed by Nicholaus Goossen, running about 94 minutes. “A movie that proves you're never too old to come of age.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Even though he's 35, Alex acts more like he's 13, spending his days as the world's oldest video game tester and his evenings developing the next big Xbox game. But when he gets kicked out of his apartment, he's forced to move in with his grandmother.
Who’s in it. Grandma's Boy stars Linda Cardellini as Samantha, Allen Covert as Alex, Peter Dante as Dante and Shirley Knight as Bea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Grandma's Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandma's Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grandma's Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grandma's Boy (2006)?
- In US, Grandma's Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grandma's Boy worth watching?
- Grandma's Boy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grandma's Boy?
- Grandma's Boy stars Linda Cardellini, Allen Covert, Peter Dante, Shirley Knight and Joel David Moore.
- When was Grandma's Boy released?
- Grandma's Boy was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.