The War with Grandpa
The War with Grandpa

The War with Grandpa

2020Movie98 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users68%
Director: Tim HillGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Peter is forced to give up his beloved room to his grandfather, Ed. This leads to an escalating series of pranks and schemes between Peter and Ed as they battle for control of the room. What starts as playful mischief quickly turns into an all-out war with hilarious consequences. Peter must find a way to reclaim his space without completely destroying his relationship with his grandfather.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor predictable and its premise dated. While some acknowledged the star power of its cast, most felt the movie failed to deliver a fresh or engaging family comedy. Audiences, however, seemed to be more receptive, appreciating the lighthearted, albeit silly, premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on slapstick humor and predictable gags.
  • The star-studded cast does little to elevate the weak script.
  • Despite its flaws, some found the family-friendly nature and lighthearted tone enjoyable.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a fun, lighthearted comedy suitable for families. Many appreciated the performances of the veteran actors and the silly, over-the-top pranks. Some noted that while not groundbreaking, it provided simple entertainment and laughs.

Fun Fact

The film was originally scheduled for release in February 2018, but was delayed multiple times due to its distributor, The Weinstein Company, facing financial difficulties and subsequent bankruptcy.

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r96sk

r96sk

Rubbish. Everything about <em>'The War with Grandpa'</em> just feels off, nothing feels right to me. What doesn't help is that the first 25-30 minutes are extremely dull, like utterly and truly boring. Once the premise gets underway it s...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Sit down, let the screen light up and enjoy the distraction. This is an amazing collection of actors having a bit of fun with a script that's something a little different. In a year where we have had some serious stinkers, you could do cons...
CyrusPK

CyrusPK

My expectations were not high for this one – a film shot three years ago that failed to get any kind of release, featuring some high profile names (Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken) and based on a huge-selling children’s book...