The War with Grandpa
“Old school vs new cool.”
Synopsis
Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-01
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Robert De Niro
Ed
Uma Thurman
Sally
Rob Riggle
Arthur
Oakes Fegley
Peter
Laura Marano
Mia
Cheech Marin
Danny
Jane Seymour
Diane
Christopher Walken
Jerry
Juliocesar Chavez
Billy
Isaac Kragten
Steve
T.J. McGibbon
Emma
Poppy Gagnon
Jennifer
Lydia Styslinger
Lisa
Heather Johansen
Young Mom
Joe Gelchion
Chuck
Colin Ford
Russell
Faizon Love
Store Manager
Rutanya Alda
Lynn Marino
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.41x
+$25.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Ember, Tom J. Astle
- Original Score
- Christopher Lennertz, Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- The War with Grandpa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.4M
- Production Studios
- Marro Films, EFO Films, Tri G, West Madison Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Hill
Matt Ember, Tom J. Astle, Robert Kimmel Smith
Christopher Lennertz, Aaron Zigman
Greg Gardiner
Peter S. Elliot, Craig Herring
Randall Emmett, Sonny Schwartz, Tre Peart, Elizabeth Cree, Myles Nestel
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Hill
Director
Rudolf Weber
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher Lennertz
Original Music Composer
Mark LeDoux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matt Ember
Screenplay
Tom J. Astle
Screenplay
John Collins
Production Design
Christopher Hargadon
Costume Design
Peter S. Elliot
Editor
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Marvin Peart
Producer
Greg Gardiner
Director of Photography
Craig Herring
Editor
Rosa Morris-Peart
Producer
Phillip Glasser
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War with Grandpa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The War with Grandpa about?
Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.
Who directed The War with Grandpa?
The War with Grandpa was directed by Tim Hill.
Who stars in The War with Grandpa?
The principal cast of The War with Grandpa includes Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle, Oakes Fegley, Laura Marano.
When was The War with Grandpa released and how long is it?
The War with Grandpa was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The War with Grandpa?
The War with Grandpa had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $43.4M at the worldwide box office (2.41 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The War with Grandpa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The War with Grandpa was composed by Christopher Lennertz, Aaron Zigman.
Is The War with Grandpa based on a book or true story?
The War with Grandpa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Kimmel Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War with Grandpa?
The War with Grandpa holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).