Waiting

The Grandfather

G19982h 31mJosé Luis Garci
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 57

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"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.

Drama
InfidelitySpainBased On Novel Or BookGrandfatherSuicidal ThoughtsDaughter–in–lawGrandchild

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is The Grandfather (1998) about?

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.

Who stars in The Grandfather?

The Grandfather stars Fernando Fernán Gómez (Don Rodrigo de Arista Potestad), Rafael Alonso (Don Pío Coronado), Cayetana Guillén Cuervo (Doña Lucrecia Richmond), Agustín González (Senén Corchado), Cristina Cruz (Dolly). The film was directed by José Luis Garci.

How long is The Grandfather?

The Grandfather has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated G.

Is The Grandfather worth watching?

The Grandfather holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Grandfather?

Streaming availability for The Grandfather changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.