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The Electric Grandmother

1982Movie1 h 0 min

TV Movie
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

To a family whose children are traumatized by the death of their mother, help comes in a most bizarre way. They receive three pieces, that when joined together, give a recording for an offer for an electric grandmother.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Noel Black
Written by
Ray Bradbury, Jeffrey Kindley
Produced by
Doro Bachrach
Music by
John Morris

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Facts

January 17, 1982 · 1 h 0 min · TV Movie, Science Fiction, Family

Released
January 17, 1982
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
TV Movie, Science Fiction, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Adaptation Expansion, Artificial Family Member, Brain Uploading +8

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Electric Grandmother worth watching?"

Questions about The Electric Grandmother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Electric Grandmother worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Electric Grandmother okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Electric Grandmother?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Electric Grandmother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.