Dirty Grandpa
A buttoned-up groom is hijacked by his recently widowed grandfather for a vulgar spring break adventure that tests family loyalty and youthful freedom.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- crude
- irreverent
- raucous
- adult movie night
- raunchy comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as an inept, uneven gross-out comedy whose shock humor is undermined by sentimental detours and offensive jokes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film foregrounds crude humor, sexual provocation, and gross-out set pieces during Dick and Jason's spring break trip.
Recently widowed grandfather Dick manipulates Jason into a spring break adventure while chasing the feeling of youth.
Responsible grandson Jason is pulled away from his wedding plans by the reckless behavior of his grandfather Dick.
The plot sends Jason and Dick away from wedding preparations and into an unpredictable spring break itinerary.
Films like Dirty Grandpa, and why
The Hangover
crude road-trip comedy centered on generational conflict and escalating sexual humor
Due Date
raunchy buddy comedy driven by reckless behavior, vulgar gags, and an unlikely male pairing
Bad Grandpa
adult gross-out comedy balancing outrageous party antics with sentimental family reconciliation
Movie Details
- Director
- Dan Mazer
- Release Date
- 2016-01-20
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (4677)
Cast
- Robert De Niro
- Zac Efron
- Aubrey Plaza
- Zoey Deutch
- Julianne Hough
- Dermot Mulroney
- Adam Pally
- Brandon Mychal Smith
- Mo Collins
- Henry Zebrowski
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dirty Grandpa about?
- A buttoned-up groom is hijacked by his recently widowed grandfather for a vulgar spring break adventure that tests family loyalty and youthful freedom.
- What is Dirty Grandpa like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dirty Grandpa as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Dirty Grandpa violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dirty Grandpa.
- What did critics think of Dirty Grandpa?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as an inept, uneven gross-out comedy whose shock humor is undermined by sentimental detours and offensive jokes.
- Which films are like Dirty Grandpa?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hangover, Due Date, and Bad Grandpa.
- How long is Dirty Grandpa?
- Dirty Grandpa runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dirty Grandpa?
- In United States, Dirty Grandpa streams on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
