The Grandfather
Love or honor? How can one choose?
1998 • 151 min • Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 64 Audience · 43 · 100%
An elderly nobleman returns to Spain seeking an heir, believing one of his two granddaughters is illegitimate due to his deceased son's wife's past infidelity. He struggles to discern the truth and accept their place in his family, while navigating deep-seated class and honor concerns.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Discussions about infidelity and illegitimate birth
- The grandfather's struggles with pride and class expectations
- Mature themes of loss and family honor
What it models well
- Family loyalty
- Acceptance and forgiveness
- Generational wisdom
Talk about it after
- What makes someone part of a family?
- The impact of secrets on relationships
- How people deal with loss and legacy
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Top billed cast
Director: José Luis Garci • Crew: Horacio Valcárcel, José Luis Garci
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.4/10 (43)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $4,179,698
- IMDb
- tt0176415