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Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1983, Gramps Is in the Resistance is a comedy and war film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, running about 102 minutes. “The movie that cost more than the D-Day Landings” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It is 1943 in Paris. Like so many others, the Bourbelle family's home has been taken over by the Germans and they now live in their cellar. Little do they know that the son, Guy-Hubert Bourdelle, is far from being the cowardly hairdresser he pretends. He is in truth the Germans’ most feared opponent: le super-résistant!

Who’s in it. Gramps Is in the Resistance stars Christian Clavier as Michel Taupin, Michel Galabru as Jean-Robert Bourdelle dit « Papy », Gérard Jugnot as Adolfo Ramirez, dit « Rami » and Martin Lamotte as Guy-Hubert « Super Résistant » Bourdelle, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Gramps Is in the Resistance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gramps Is in the Resistance page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gramps Is in the Resistance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gramps Is in the Resistance (1983)?
In US, Gramps Is in the Resistance is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Gramps Is in the Resistance worth watching?
Gramps Is in the Resistance holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Gramps Is in the Resistance?
Gramps Is in the Resistance stars Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru, Gérard Jugnot, Martin Lamotte and Dominique Lavanant.
When was Gramps Is in the Resistance released?
Gramps Is in the Resistance was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.