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Grandma's Boy
2006 95 min United States of America R 16+
★5.7
Comedy
Director: Nicholaus Goossen
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Description
Even though he's 35, Alex acts more like he's 13, spending his days as the world's oldest video game tester and his evenings developing the next big Xbox game. But when he gets kicked out of his apartment, he's forced to move in with his grandmother.
Budget:
$5M
US Gross:
$6.09M
Worldwide:
$6.54M
Starring
Allen Covert
Actor
Linda Cardellini
Actor
Shirley Jones
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Grandma's Boy is widely embraced by fans as a highly rewatchable, "feel-good" stoner comedy that benefits from a consistent, joke-a-minute pace. While critics and some viewers dismiss it as a low-brow, immature effort, proponents view it as a cult classic that succeeds due to its strong ensemble chemistry and lighthearted atmosphere.
| Emotion | The film functions primarily as a lighthearted, effective mood-booster suitable for group viewings. | |
| Screenplay | The joke-heavy screenplay maintains a relentless pace, keeping audiences entertained with rapid-fire punchlines. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast of Happy Madison regulars demonstrates strong chemistry that elevates the material. | |
| Theme | The narrative is largely criticized for being predictable or shallow, prioritizing humor over plot development. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; some find it a refreshing and quotable staple of American comedy, while others perceive it as unintelligent or childish. |