Dirty Grandpa

Dirty Grandpa has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and in the US on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Robert De Niro is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Dirty Grandpa arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Dirty Grandpa gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Jason Kelly is one week away from marrying his boss's uber-controlling daughter, putting him on the fast track for a partnership at the law firm. However, when the straight-laced Jason is tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather, Dick, to Daytona for spring break, his pending nuptials are suddenly in jeopardy. Between riotous frat parties, bar fights, and an epic night of karaoke, Dick is on a quest to live his life to the fullest and bring Jason along for the ride. Robert De Niro and Zac Efron lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2016. What keeps Dirty Grandpa from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Dirty Grandpa is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Robert De Niro is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.