The Grandfather
Seen it?1998 | 151 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for readers who like to compare the book and the screen version and anyone who loves a strong drama. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Long and immersive, at 2 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 31 min.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
After his son dies, an elderly man comes back to Spain from the US and hopes to find out which of his granddaughters is true, and which one is bastard.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by José Luis Garci
- Fernando Fernán GómezDon Rodrigo de Arista Potestad
- Rafael AlonsoDon Pío Coronado
- Cayetana Guillén CuervoDoña Lucrecia Richmond
- Agustín GonzálezSenén Corchado
- Cristina CruzDolly
- Alicia RozasNelly
- Fernando GuillénAlcalde de Jerusa
- Francisco PiquerPrior de Zaratay
- María MassipGregoria
- José CarideVenancio