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The Grandmother

Original title: La abuela
  • 20212021
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  • 1h 40m
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The Grandmother (2021)
A Paris model must return to Madrid where her grandmother, who had brought her up, just had a stroke. But spending just a few days with this relative turns into an unexpected nightmare.
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A Paris model must return to Madrid where her grandmother, who had brought her up, just had a stroke. But spending just a few days with this relative turns into an unexpected nightmare.A Paris model must return to Madrid where her grandmother, who had brought her up, just had a stroke. But spending just a few days with this relative turns into an unexpected nightmare.A Paris model must return to Madrid where her grandmother, who had brought her up, just had a stroke. But spending just a few days with this relative turns into an unexpected nightmare.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,804
729
  • Director
    • Paco Plaza
  • Writer
    • Carlos Vermut
  • Stars
    • Almudena Amor
    • Vera Valdez
    • Karina Kolokolchykova
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paco Plaza
  • Writer
    • Carlos Vermut
  • Stars
    • Almudena Amor
    • Vera Valdez
    • Karina Kolokolchykova
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 26User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Trailer 2:12
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    Marina Gutiérrez and Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor and Karina Kolokolchykova in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Karina Kolokolchykova in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Vera Valdez and Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Ileana Wilson in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)
    Almudena Amor in The Grandmother (2021)

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    Almudena Amor
    Almudena Amor
    • Susanaas Susana
    Vera Valdez
    • Pilaras Pilar
    Karina Kolokolchykova
    Karina Kolokolchykova
    • Evaas Eva
    Marina Gutiérrez
    • Adelaas Adela
    Berta Sánchez
    • Susana Niñaas Susana Niña
    Alba Bonnin
    • Eva Niñaas Eva Niña
    Gabriela Calonfirescu
    • Julitaas Julita
    Ileana Wilson
    • Doctora Romeroas Doctora Romero
    Chacha Huang
    Chacha Huang
    • Camarera Hamburgueseríaas Camarera Hamburguesería
    Lle Godoy
    • Persona Agencia 1as Persona Agencia 1
    • (as Mikel Godoy)
    Pia Hessel
    • Persona Agencia 2as Persona Agencia 2
    Marta Crespo
    • Enfermeraas Enfermera
    • (voice)
    Esther Vaquero
    • Presentadora Informativoas Presentadora Informativo
    • (voice)
    José Gimeno
    • Conductor Coche Accidenteas Conductor Coche Accidente
    • (as José Emilio Gimeno)
    Pierre-François Garel
    • Ericas Eric
    Zoe Alayrangues
    • Zoeas Zoe
    Pía Laborde-Noguez
    Pía Laborde-Noguez
    • Jeune Femme Soiréeas Jeune Femme Soirée
    Erick Faulkner
    • Photographeas Photographe
    • Director
      • Paco Plaza
    • Writer
      • Carlos Vermut
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      It was scheduled to be released on October 22 2021. Later, was postponed for October 29 2021. On October 16 was announced that the release was postponed to January 5 2022. On December 23, after the increase in COVID-19 cases, was postponed for an undetermined date. On January 11 was announced that the release finally would be on January 28.
    • Goofs
      When the pilot announces the arrival to the airport of Madrid he says, "Welcome to the airport Adolfo Suárez Madrid" but this is incorrect as the airport's name, which they will always say is: "Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas".

      Then they say they are going to land on the T4S. This terminal is only used for out of Europe or Non-Schengen planes, such as to Tokyo, America, etc. Paris is in Europe and part of the Schengen, the used terminal would have been T4 instead.
    • Connections
      Features La ruleta de la suerte (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Elegía al jardín de mi abuela
      Written by Carmen Santonja, Gloria Van Aerssen, and AJ Nieto

      Performed by Vainica Doble

    User reviews26

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Exceeded my expectations.
    I really enjoyed this film. I would consider it "elevated horror", much like A24 horror films like Hereditary and The Witch. It is a slow burn film, but that is precisely what I love about it. It takes its time to build tension and suspense. This isn't a jumpscare film.

    Anyway, I was extremely impressed with the elderly actress, Pilar. She gave out one heck of a performance. Anyone who has ever been a caretaker for an elderly family member will know what I am talking about. The actress who plays Susanna was also very talent. My heart went out to her as I watched her reach her wits end and was teetering to the point of a meltdown. She really conveyed her mental distress.

    The only thing I didn't like was the movie poster because it gives away the story and ruins the mystery. They should have used the photo they used for the movie's soundtrack album. But perhaps they felt the poster on imdb would sell more tickets. I just hate it when trailers and the artwork give away the story.

    Oh yeah, never mind the reviews that say it's boring. I think they are used to slashers and teen horror popcorn films.
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    • May 7, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2022 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • France
      • Belgium
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • La abuela
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Les Films du Worso
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Apache Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,029,310
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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