The Grandfather
1998, Spanish. Directed by José Luis Garci.
Love or honor? How can one choose?
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Grandfather
The Grandfather isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1998.
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Cast & crew
- José Luis GarciDirector
- 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
- Francisco AlgoraDon Carmelo
- Juan CalotDon Salvador, médico
Details
- Released
- 16 October 1998
- Original title
- El abuelo
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Horacio Valcárcel, José Luis Garci
- Box office
- $4.2M
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What The Grandfather is based on
The Grandfather is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Grandfather: quick answers
Is The Grandfather worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Grandfather?
The Grandfather runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Does The Grandfather have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Grandfather. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Grandfather parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Grandfather is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Grandfather on?
The Grandfather isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 1998. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Grandfather?
If you liked The Grandfather, try Dad, Madrid, 1987, On the Fringe.
Who directed The Grandfather?
The Grandfather (1998) was directed by José Luis Garci and stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Rafael Alonso, Cayetana Guillén Cuervo.
What is The Grandfather based on?
The Grandfather is adapted from a novel.