The Grandmother(1970)
To live is to die.
The Grandmother Synopsis
To escape neglect and abuse from his parents, a young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.
The Grandmother (1970) is a animation and horror film directed by David Lynch, released on July 1, 1970 with a runtime of 34m. It stars Dorothy McGinnis, Virginia Maitland, Robert Chadwick and Richard White. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 189 ratings.
- Director:
- David Lynch
- Writers:
- David Lynch, David Lynch
- Producers:
- David Lynch
- Production:
- AFI
- Budget:
- $7,119
- Status:
- Released
The Grandmother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by David Lynch, written by David Lynch and David Lynch, produced by David Lynch.
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The Grandmother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 189 ratings.
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The Grandmother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Grandmother online?
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The Grandmother (1970) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Grandmother?
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The main cast of The Grandmother (1970) includes Dorothy McGinnis, Virginia Maitland, Robert Chadwick and Richard White. The film was directed by David Lynch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Grandmother released?
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The Grandmother was released on July 1, 1970 and runs for 34m.
Is The Grandmother worth watching?
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The Grandmother (1970) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 189 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.