Grandma Dearest (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2020, Grandma Dearest is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Jennifer Liao, running about 87 minutes. “sweet as pie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Grandma Dearest stars Wendie Malick as Barbara, Amanda Righetti as Kendall, Josh Ventura as Ethan and Dave Baez as Calvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Grandma Dearest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandma Dearest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grandma Dearest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grandma Dearest (2020)?
- In US, Grandma Dearest is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grandma Dearest worth watching?
- Grandma Dearest holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grandma Dearest?
- Grandma Dearest stars Wendie Malick, Amanda Righetti, Josh Ventura, Dave Baez and Isabel Gameros.
- When was Grandma Dearest released?
- Grandma Dearest was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.