The War with Grandpa (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2020, The War with Grandpa is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Tim Hill, running about 98 minutes. “Old school vs new cool” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.
Who’s in it. The War with Grandpa stars Robert De Niro as Ed, Uma Thurman as Sally, Christopher Walken as Jerry and Jane Seymour as Diane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The War with Grandpa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.4M 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 The War with Grandpa page.
If you liked it. Fans of The War with Grandpa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The War with Grandpa (2020)?
- In US, The War with Grandpa 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 The War with Grandpa worth watching?
- The War with Grandpa holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The War with Grandpa?
- The War with Grandpa stars Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour and Oakes Fegley.