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The Grandmother

1970Movie34 min

AnimationHorror
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–76%

A deeply unsettling, dreamlike animated movie about family and fantasy, with standout sound design.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

To live is to die.

To escape neglect and abuse from his parents, a young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.

Feels like

  • Surreal Folk Horror
  • Uncanny Valley Atmosphere
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Grotesque Family Dynamics
  • Dream Logic Narrative
  • Atmospheric Sound Design
  • Slow-Burn Dread
  • Czech New Wave Influence
  • Visually Disturbing
  • Existential Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by
David Lynch
Written by
David Lynch
Produced by
David Lynch
Music by
Tractor

Everyone

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Facts

July 1, 1970 · 34 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
July 1, 1970
Runtime
34 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7,119
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Downer Ending, Stop Motion, Gainax Ending +8

  • Downer Ending
  • Stop Motion
  • Gainax Ending
  • Embarrassing Damp Sheets
  • Silence Is Golden
  • Speaking Simlish
  • Self-Made Orphan
  • Abusive Parents
  • Art Shift
  • Surrealism
  • Plant Person

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Grandmother?"

Questions about The Grandmother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Grandmother?

Criterion

In the United States, The Grandmother streams on Criterion. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Grandmother worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Will The Grandmother scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Grandmother?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.