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The War with Grandpa

2020Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyFamily
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic345.0Rotten Tomatoes29%72%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, brutality or romance.

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Story

Old school vs new cool.

Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.

Feels like

  • Intergenerational Comedy
  • Family Prank War
  • Heartwarming Reconciliation
  • Light Horror Elements
  • Domestic Sitcom Vibes
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Predictable but Pleasant
  • Grandparent Bonding
  • Low-Stakes Conflict

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Tim Hill
Written by
Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, Robert Kimmel Smith
Produced by
Phillip Glasser, Marvin Peart, Rosa Morris-Peart
Music by
Christopher Lennertz, Aaron Zigman

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Facts

August 27, 2020 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
August 27, 2020
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$43 million
Available in
71 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The War with Grandpa?"

Questions about The War with Grandpa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The War with Grandpa?

Hulu

In the United States, The War with Grandpa streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is The War with Grandpa worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is The War with Grandpa okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The War with Grandpa make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The War with Grandpa?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.