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Grandma

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 19m
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Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner in Grandma (2015)
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ComedyDrama
A teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, a woman who is long estranged from her daughter.A teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, a woman who is long estranged from her daughter.A teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, a woman who is long estranged from her daughter.
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    • Paul Weitz
    • Paul Weitz
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    • Lily Tomlin
    • Julia Garner
    • Marcia Gay Harden
    • Paul Weitz
    • Paul Weitz
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    • Julia Garner
    • Marcia Gay Harden
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    • 77Metascore
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    Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner in Grandma (2015)
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    Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    • Elle
    Julia Garner
    Julia Garner
    • Sage
    Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden
    • Judy
    Judy Greer
    Judy Greer
    • Olivia
    Carlos Miranda
    Carlos Miranda
    • Young Man
    John Cho
    John Cho
    • Chau
    Nat Wolff
    Nat Wolff
    • Cam
    Laverne Cox
    Laverne Cox
    • Deathy
    Aaron Bilyeu
    • Tattoo Artist
    Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña
    • Carla
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Bonobo Customer
    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • Karl
    Mo Zelof
    Mo Zelof
    • Ian
    • (as Mo Aboul-Zelof)
    Missy Doty
    Missy Doty
    • Mom
    Don McManus
    Don McManus
    • Dad
    Willem Miller
    Willem Miller
    • Kid
    Skya Chanadet
    Skya Chanadet
    • Sister
    Sarah Burns
    Sarah Burns
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      • Paul Weitz
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    • Trivia
      The car that Elle (Lily Tomlin) and Sage (Julia Garner) drive for much of the movie was a 1955 Dodge Royal that is owned by Lily Tomlin. Tomlin told USA Today that she bought it in 1975 for fifteen hundred dollars. She said, "It's not a prize car. It's not a car that people yearn for. But it has a nice look to it. The car is almost a character in the movie. I knew I kept that car for a reason."
    • Goofs
      At one point, as Elle and Sage are walking away from Olivia, Sage calls her "Vi," the name of Elle's dead partner.
    • Quotes

      Sage: Everyone's gonna talk about it at school!

      Elle Reid: What's he gonna say, 'Sage's grandma beat me up?'

    • Connections
      Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Chris Hemsworth/Ron Howard/Lily Tomlin/Kevin Bridges/Blake/Shirley Bassey (2015)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Hrishikesh Hirway and LaKeith Stanfield

      Performed by Moors (as MOORS)

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    Paul Weitz's crisp writing with Lily Tomlin's impeccable timing make for a beautiful combination....
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    2015 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL: Paul Weitz gave the world "About a Boy" over a decade ago, masterfully telling a story through it character's relationships and actions. The well-received film garnered major acclaim from critics and got Weitz his first Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Since then, Weitz has never returned to that type of reception with admirable yet very visual missteps along the way like "In Good Company." In his newest venture "Grandma," the writer/director puts forth his finest work of his career. He doesn't get all the kudos though. Star Lily Tomlin, a veteran comedic actress that has been sadly overlooked too many times in her career, delivers one of the performances of her career. Possibly THE best.

    "Grandma" tells the story of Elle Reid, a misanthropic lesbian who has her world turned upside down when her 18-year-old granddaughter comes to her help. With a day's journey in front of them, and with a goal in mind, the two women share their feelings with one another while confronting their past, and looking forward to their future.

    Hands down, front to back, this film excels and soars on the work of Academy Award nominated actress Lily Tomlin. I can't recall a time when Tomlin has been more vulnerable, available, and prodigious as she demonstrates in Weitz's picture. Through all the vulgarity and rough edges, Tomlin finds Elle's humanity. You'd have to go back to something like Jack Nicholson in "As Good as it Gets" to find someone in a comedy who is so complex in nature yet so gratifying and beautiful in essence. Elle's baggage may be pushed down as deep as it can go, but Tomlin allows the audience to see what's underneath at the most suitable times. She'll break your heart and bring you to tears. Make no mistake, Lily Tomlin delivers an Oscar-worthy performance. Tomlin isn't the only one firing on all cylinders. As Sage, Elle's granddaughter, Julia Garner holds her own against the veteran actress. In another enriched turn, Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden delivers her best work since "Mystic River." A brief but sensational work that stands out. Judy Greer, as always, is terrific in her minimal amount of screen time. Someone please give the woman more roles to work with. Magnificently emotional and present is veteran actor Sam Elliott, who hits one out of the park as Karl. Here's an actor whose been virtually everywhere for the past five decades with stand out turns in "Gettysburg," "Wyatt Earp," "Up in the Air," and more. With a career that's been as impressive as his, with a turn as memorable as he delivers, Elliott should be among the conversation for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars. He caps off an impeccable ensemble.

    If there's one film at the Tribeca Film Festival that can become a conversation starter for awards at the end of the year, "Grandma" has that power. An enlightening and moving film that garners big laughs and big tears; Paul Weitz has created the crowning work of his career.

    April showers bring May flowers, and "Grandma" is that beautiful flower for the season. One of the best films that 2015 is sure to offer.
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      • September 18, 2015 (United States)
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      • Cahuenga General Store - 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, California, USA
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      • 1821 Pictures
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