The Grandmother
1970, English. Directed by David Lynch.
To live is to die.
To escape neglect and abuse from his parents, a young boy plants some strange seeds and they grow into a grandmother.
- Runtime
- 0h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Grandmother
The Grandmother is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Criterion ChannelAvailability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Lynch
- Budget
- $7.1K
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The Grandmother: quick answers
Is The Grandmother worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Grandmother?
The Grandmother runs 34 minutes (0h 34m).
Does The Grandmother have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Grandmother. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Grandmother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Grandmother yet.
Which OTT platform is The Grandmother on?
The Grandmother is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grandmother?
If you liked The Grandmother, try Mad God, DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger, DC Showcase - Constantine: The House of Mystery.
Who directed The Grandmother?
The Grandmother (1970) was directed by David Lynch and stars Dorothy McGinnis, Virginia Maitland, Robert Chadwick.