Grandma Dearest
“Sweet as pie.”
Synopsis
Barbara wants nothing more than to be a grandmother. When her son, Ethan, meets Kendall, a divorced mother of two, Barbara quickly becomes an ever-present force in their lives. Unannounced visits escalate to murder, and Barbara will do anything to protect her relationship with her grandchildren. With her life in danger, Kendall must outsmart her mother-in-law to save her children and expose Barbara for who she really is… before it’s too late.
Top Cast
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Amanda Righetti
Kendall Thompson
Josh Ventura
Ethan Anders
Wendie Malick
Barbara Anders
Dave Baez
Calvin Thompson
Isabel Gameros
Amy Thompson
Finnegan Garay
Bobby Thompson
Jim Lau
Dr. Howard
Anne Son
Patty
Jana Nawartschi
Lucy
Margarita Franco
Jane Thompson
Roman Coto
Billy
Shalin Agarwal
Brian
Dalal Badr
Dr. Klein
Jim Jepson
Officer
Tamara Perry
Guard
Daniela Nyffenegger
Nurse
Hannah Celeste
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Liao
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicky L. Neal
- Original Score
- Aiko Fukushima
- Original Title
- Grandma Dearest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Imoto Productions, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Liao
Vicky L. Neal
Aiko Fukushima
Senda Bonnet
Thijs Bazelmans
Stephanie Rennie, Amanda J. Strachan
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Liao
Director
Vicky L. Neal
Writer
Senda Bonnet
Director of Photography
Stephanie Rennie
Producer
Aiko Fukushima
Original Music Composer
Tara Tosten
Production Design
Thijs Bazelmans
Editor
Tim Mikulecky
Stunt Coordinator
Jennifer Garnet Filo
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grandma Dearest
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What is Grandma Dearest about?
Barbara wants nothing more than to be a grandmother. When her son, Ethan, meets Kendall, a divorced mother of two, Barbara quickly becomes an ever-present force in their lives. Unannounced visits escalate to murder, and Barbara will do anything to protect her relationship with her grandchildren. With her life in danger, Kendall must outsmart her mother-in-law to save her children and expose Barbara for who she really is… before it’s too late.
Who directed Grandma Dearest?
Grandma Dearest was directed by Jennifer Liao.
Who stars in Grandma Dearest?
The principal cast of Grandma Dearest includes Amanda Righetti, Josh Ventura, Wendie Malick, Dave Baez, Isabel Gameros.
When was Grandma Dearest released and how long is it?
Grandma Dearest was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Grandma Dearest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grandma Dearest was composed by Aiko Fukushima.