Grandma the General (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1983, Grandma the General is a notable film directed by Melis Abzalov, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of Anzirat, an elderly woman who lives in a small village in Soviet Uzbekistan with her son, daughter-in-law, and their ten children, all boys. Because of her strictness the villagers call Anzirat "Grandma-General". Back in the 1930s, Anzirat headed the main farm of the village and went through many hardships. Even when she gets old, Anzirat does not want to rest and cannot put up with the laziness, greed, and negligence of some of the villagers. She tries to put things in order for her family. Her son, however, instead of helping his pregnant wife spends all his spare time building a family football team. Only after Anzirat's death do the residents of the village realize how empty their village is without her. They feel that Anzirat was the conscience of their village.
Who’s in it. Grandma the General stars Gani Agzamov, Tamara Kosubayeva, Zainab Sadriyeva and Noila Toshkenboyeva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Grandma the General has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandma the General page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grandma the General (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grandma the General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grandma the General worth watching?
- Grandma the General holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grandma the General?
- Grandma the General stars Gani Agzamov, Tamara Kosubayeva, Zainab Sadriyeva, Noila Toshkenboyeva and Nurmukhan Zhanturin.
- When was Grandma the General released?
- Grandma the General was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.