Grandma

Sep 18 2015 R 1h 19m
Comedy, Drama

Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future.

Plot

Lily Tomlin stars as Elle who has just gotten through breaking up with her girlfriend when Elle's granddaughter Sage unexpectedly shows up needing six hundred dollars before sundown. Temporarily broke, Grandma Elle and Sage spend the day trying to get their hands on the cash as their unannounced visits to old friends and flames end up rattling skeletons and digging up secrets.

Written by

Paul Weitz

Directed by

Paul Weitz

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Depth of Field, 1821 Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 13 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
17,294
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA