Grandma

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Cast & Crew

Lily Tomlin
Elle

Julia Garner
Sage

Marcia Gay Harden
Judy

Judy Greer
Olivia

Sam Elliott
Karl

Laverne Cox
Deathy

Nat Wolff
Cam

John Cho
Chau

Elizabeth Peña
Carla

Paul Weitz
Director

Paul Weitz
Screenwriter

Andrew Miano
Producer

Paul Weitz
Producer

Paris Kasidokostas Latsis
Producer

Terry Dougas
Producer

Stephanie Meurer
Executive Producer

Dan Balgoyen
Executive Producer

Danielle Renfrew Behrens
Executive Producer

Tobias Datum
Cinematographer

Jonathan Corn
Film Editor

Joel P. West
Original Music

Cindy Chao
Production Design

Michelle Yu
Production Design

Brittany Ruiz
Set Decoration

Molly Grundman
Costume Designer

Douglas Aibel
Casting

Henry Russell Bergstein
Casting

Deborah Maxwell Dion
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Audience Reviews for Grandma

• May 04, 2018

  I really liked this one. Both the grandma and the grand daughter were perfect. I loved how down to earth they both were and this didn’t slide into cloying as it so easily could have.
  Nicki M Super Reviewer
• Apr 05, 2016

  This is a fine piece, carefully written, acted and directed. It gives the appearance of being relatively budget and not overly rehearsed or edited down to too much sharpness; this naturalness, the smooth pace, the plainness of the visuals and the lack of a musical soundtrack suit the theme of moral choices, mainly concerning abortion, though there are themes also about relationships. It is a respectful treatment of the young woman's situation, and those issues are very well played, with balance and sensitivity. Lily Tomlin gives a lively physical performance and delivers the wonderful depth and insight that you expect from her, including plenty of biting, comic remarks, and even some fight action; plus she drives a great, big, super classic car, all black and chrome. This is a film that you can attend with your mother, or your son or daughter; be prepared that it is completely unlike your average movie in that there no over the top drama, suspense and sensationalism; just more like real life. It is concerned with big issues, and is still amusing, touching and witty.
  . . Super Reviewer
• Feb 16, 2016

  Although the subject may be distasteful to some viewers (the film centers around a young woman and her grandmother as they scrounge around for money to get an abortion!), "Grandma" is well worth watching. The complex and nuanced issues with which this dysfunctional family grapples on their journey are often just as distasteful and imposing as the unplanned pregnancy. "Grandma" effectively depicts family, support, disappointment and love among unabashedly flawed people with their own regrets. The film conveys a human message without preachiness or idealized characters. It resonates authentically and inspires reflection, which is the real value of the movie. "Grandma" has great direction and a memorable (although not entirely unique) performance from Tomlin. As long as you're not expecting a feel-good film, "Grandma" will be worth your while.
  Christian C Super Reviewer
• Feb 04, 2016

  3 generations of one family come together in a time of crisis. Tomlin channels Irene Ryan's Granny from The Beverly Hillbillies TV show and is properly ornery. A film that consciously tackles "women's troubles", but perhaps too consciously. Not bad. Not terrible. Could've used more Marcia Gay Harden.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer

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