Grandma

Skip the endless scrolling — Grandma, on Amazon Prime Video and Crave, is exactly the comedy you were looking for. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 392 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Lily Tomlin leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Grandma is worth clearing space for. Grandma gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future. Lily Tomlin and Julia Garner lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2015. What keeps Grandma 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.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Grandma respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Lily Tomlin is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Grandma was released in 2015, directed by Paul Weitz. The full 78-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.