Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "dead-grandfather"

1. It Comes at Night (2017)

R | 91 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son. Then a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge.

Director: Trey Edward Shults | Stars: Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough

Votes: 103,545 | Gross: $13.99M

2. Minari (2020)

PG-13 | 115 min | Drama

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

Director: Lee Isaac Chung | Stars: Steven Yeun, Han Yeri, Alan Kim, Noel Cho

Votes: 97,838

3. The Farewell (I) (2019)

PG | 100 min | Comedy, Drama

A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies.

Director: Lulu Wang | Stars: Shuzhen Zhao, Awkwafina, X Mayo, Hong Lu

Votes: 71,417 | Gross: $16.88M

4. Life After Beth (2014)

R | 89 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A young man's recently deceased girlfriend mysteriously returns from the dead, but he slowly realizes she is not the way he remembered her.

Director: Jeff Baena | Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Dane DeHaan, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon

Votes: 23,938 | Gross: $0.08M

5. Patti Cake$ (2017)

R | 109 min | Drama, Music

PATTI CAKE$ is centered on aspiring rapper Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, who is fighting an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden hometown in New Jersey.

Director: Geremy Jasper | Stars: Danielle Macdonald, Sahr Ngaujah, Bridget Everett, Mamoudou Athie

Votes: 10,538 | Gross: $0.80M

6. Supah Ninjas (2011–2023)

TV-G | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Three high school students - Mike Fukanaga, Owen Reynolds, and Amanda McKay - become ninjas with the help of Mike's grandpa.

Stars: Ryan Potter, Carlos Knight, Gracie Dzienny, George Takei

Votes: 1,765

7. The Fighter Pilot (2013)

144 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

A young woman and her brother explore the history of their grandfather, who died in WW2. They start contacting the men who flew with him, asking them about who he was.

Director: Takashi Yamazaki | Stars: Jun'ichi Okada, Haruma Miura, Mao Inoue, Gaku Hamada

Votes: 2,832

8. Hearts Beat Loud (2018)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A father and daughter form an unlikely songwriting duo in the summer before she leaves for college.

Director: Brett Haley | Stars: Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Blythe Danner, Toni Collette

Votes: 11,739 | Gross: $2.39M

9. Daughters of the Dust (1991)

TV-PG | 113 min | Drama, History, Romance

A languid, impressionistic story of three generations of Gullah women living on the South Carolina Sea Islands in 1902.

Director: Julie Dash | Stars: Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers, Barbara O, Trula Hoosier

Votes: 3,309 | Gross: $1.64M

10. How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (2021–2022)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and betrothed to a princess, Kazuya Souma is crowned the new king. Unlike those before him, he won't be using swords and magic to rule; will administrative reform really get this kingdom back on track?

Stars: Yûsuke Kobayashi, Inori Minase, Show Hayami, Ikumi Hasegawa

Votes: 2,229

11. I Am Nobody (2023– )

43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Chu Lan witnesses his life turn upside down when he faces relentless pursuit by a mysterious organization for skills highly sought by others. With the aid of enigmatic companions, his obscure origins hold the key to a looming battle ahead.

Stars: Yuchang Peng, Minghao Hou, Dai Si Daisy, Xueqi Wang

Votes: 289

12. Synonyms (2019)

Unrated | 123 min | Comedy, Drama

A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

Director: Nadav Lapid | Stars: Tom Mercier, Quentin Dolmaire, Louise Chevillotte, Uria Hayik

Votes: 6,303

13. America America (1963)

Approved | 174 min | Adventure, Drama

A young Greek stops at nothing to secure a passage to America.

Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Stathis Giallelis, Frank Wolff, Elena Karam, Harry Davis

Votes: 6,005

14. The Fox (1967)

PG | 110 min | Drama

Based on D.H. Lawrence's novella about two young women - sickly, chattering Jill Banford and quiet, strong Ellen March - who are trying, hopelessly, to run a chicken farm in Canada. A ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Rydell | Stars: Keir Dullea, Sandy Dennis, Anne Heywood, Glynne Morris

Votes: 1,284 | Gross: $18.75M

15. Scandal in the Family (1975)

97 min | Comedy, Drama

The story about an ambitious but inept nephew who takes over the physical property and women of his rich nobleman uncle, including his wife, his daughter, and his maid.

Director: Bruno Gaburro | Stars: Michele Placido, Simonetta Stefanelli, Jenny Tamburi, Juliette Mayniel

Votes: 198

16. An Unexpected Christmas (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 83 min | Romance

Emily works at an ad agency and is sent to her ex's hometown before Christmas. She arrives at the train station as her ex is picked up by his family. They mistakenly think Emily's still an item.

Director: Michael Robison | Stars: Tyler Hynes, Bethany Joy Lenz, Alison Wandzura, Lynda Boyd

Votes: 2,823

17. Hitori No Shita - The Outcast (2015–2023)

TV-MA | Animation, Action, Adventure

Cho Soran leads an ordinary college student's life until he becomes involved in a terrible incident in a small town. While walking through a cemetery, Cho Soran is assaulted by zombies.

Stars: You-Wu-Yue-Shan, Lu Li, Tu-Te-Ha-Meng, Saori Hayami

Votes: 324

18. Long Way North (2015)

PG | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

In 1882, a young Russian aristocrat goes on an epic adventure to find out what happened to her grandfather and save her family's reputation.

Director: Rémi Chayé | Stars: Christa Théret, Féodor Atkine, Thomas Sagols, Rémi Caillebot

Votes: 3,926

19. Kamen Rider Zero-One (2019–2020)

TV-PG | 24 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Humagears, robots equipped with artificial intelligence. Will they bring hope or despair to humanity? A young president of a new company specializing in A.I. technology fights to bring his dreams to life.

Stars: Fumiya Takahashi, Ryutaro Okada, Noa Tsurushima, Hiroe Igeta

Votes: 498

20. Zetman (2012– )

TV-MA | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi

Jin and Kouga may come from very different walks of life, but both boys are searching for the real meaning of justice and what it means to be a hero.

Stars: Jason Griffith, Michelle Ruff, Grant George, Mariya Ise

Votes: 611

21. Naked Poison (2000)

88 min | Crime, Thriller

A shy office boy not only suffers from a lack of success in women, but also humiliated by everyone around. However, things change when he mixes ingredients from his late grandfather's medicine shop to create the ultimate aphrodisiac drug.

Director: Man-Kei Chin | Stars: Sammuel Leung, Gwennie Tam, Sophie Chin Man Ngan, Chi-Wang Wong

Votes: 192

22. Key the Metal Idol (1994–1997)

TV-14 | 34 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy

In this genre-defying cult classic, a humanoid robot girl sets out on a quest to make 30,000 friends in order to become fully human. What better way to gain the love of thousands than by becoming a pop idol?

Stars: Junko Iwao, Miki Nagasawa, Hiroshi Yanaka, Toshiyuki Morikawa

Votes: 337

23. Wesele (2004)

109 min | Comedy, Drama

A wealthy small-town wiseguy organizes the wedding party for his daughter. As the party begins, unexpected events start to occur and disturb the party for the hosts and guests alike.

Director: Wojciech Smarzowski | Stars: Marian Dziedziel, Tamara Arciuch, Iwona Bielska, Maciej Stuhr

Votes: 4,846

24. The Eternal Zero (2015– )

361 min | Drama, Mystery, War

The story of Saeki Kentaro, who continues to fail the National Bar Examinations and lose sight of the goal of his life, and his old sister Keiko, who is a freelance writer looking up their ... See full summary »

Stars: Osamu Mukai, Mikako Tabe, Kenta Kiritani, Ryôko Hirosue

Votes: 75

25. The Silver Guardian (2017–2018)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

High school students and pro-level gamers Riku Suigin and Riku Rei are about to get swept up in an RPG unlike any other they've played before.

Stars: Kyle Phillips, Amber Lee Connors, Brittney Karbowski, Monica Rial

Votes: 131

26. Frank Serpico (2017)

Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography

In his own words, Frank Serpico tells the story of his one-man crusade for police reform in the NYPD during the early 1970s.

Director: Antonino D'Ambrosio | Stars: Frank Serpico, Stanislao Pugliese, Janet Panetta, John O'Connor

Votes: 390 | Gross: $0.01M

27. The Outcast

Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Filming

Based on the popular Chinese graphic novel The Outcast.

Director: Wuershan | Stars: Vanda Margraf, Steven Zhang, Xianxu Hu, Zhenyu Qiao

28. Beyond My Grandfather Allende (2015)

90 min | Documentary, Drama, History

Salvador Allende, the first democratic-socialist president elected was also my grandfather. On September 11, 1973 a right wing military coup seized my grandfather' life and government, ... See full summary »

Director: Marcia Tambutti Allende | Stars: Isabel Allende Bussi, Carmen Paz Allende, Maya de Isabel Allende, Alejandro Fernández Allende

Votes: 502

29. Joshikôsei, sô ni naru. (2023)

Comedy, Drama

High school girl Shimoshiraishi Mugi, a former idol otaku is about to graduate high school but still is undecided in her career path. Her grandfather, who was the chief priest of a temple, ... See full summary »

Stars: Mei Hata, So Okuno, Keisuke Higashi, Asahi Itou

30. Tojinebi itsinian (1963)

90 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Hiding Reziko's failure in conservatory entrance exam from his mother and grandmother, Reziko and his father team up with toy manufacturer. The funny conspiracy helps Reziko to find his true talent and love of whole life.

Director: Nikoloz Sanishvili | Stars: Sesilia Takaishvili, Marine Tbileli, Ipolite Khvichia, Merab Tavadze

Votes: 229

31. Accepted (2012)

11 min | Short, Drama

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Director: Daan Vree | Stars: Teresa Tsung, Aaron Wan, Dewi Reijs, Stijn Kieft

32. Hollow Porcelain Fish Chamber (2009)

5 min | Short

A kaleidoscope of misery.

Directors: Jason LaRay Keener, Jeremiah Ledbetter | Stars: Hillary Lee Barber, Autumn Campbell, Blair Eddings, Jen Graham

Votes: 17

33. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: Grandpa's Ghost (1986)

Not Rated | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Edwin's grandpa died in his sleep last night. So why is the old man still hanging around the apartment, playing the piano and swapping stories with Edwin's grandma?

Director: Timothy Hutton | Stars: Andrew McCarthy, Herta Ware, Ian Wolfe, Erin Lyerla

Votes: 293

34. PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–2000)
Episode: Frozen Faith (1998)

TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

While investigating a bizarre case of a young boy, whose room inexplicably froze along with him, Anton gets possessed by a playful, dangerous and unpredictable entity that may or may not be a fallen angel.

Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Matt Frewer, Nancy Anne Sakovich, Barclay Hope, Colin Fox

Votes: 19

35. A Haunting (2005– )
Episode: Stalked by Evil (2007)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The ghost of a drug-related murder victim terrorizes a teenage girl in her bedroom.

Director: David Haycox | Stars: Anthony D. Call, Jessica Hutson, Zanny Wade, Rebecca Hyde

Votes: 66

36. Alibi Breaker (2020– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2020)

Mystery

An author and his agent are having a romantic relationship when she walks in clutching photographic evidence and accuses him of infidelity. He attacks her in a bout of anger and soon he is ... See full summary »

Stars: Tokio Emoto, Minami Hamabe, Masanobu Katsumura, Koura Kazumasa

37. Alibi Breaker (2020– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2020)

Mystery

Following months of animosity and turmoil the separated husband of a professor shows up at her doors and murders her with a knife. Case closed? He has an alibi as he was sitting and ... See full summary »

Stars: Tokio Emoto, Minami Hamabe, Mari Hoshino, Yûta Kanai

38. Man in an Orange Shirt (2017)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2017)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Sixty years later the widowed Flora's grandson, veterinarian Adam, surfs the net for casual, one-off sex with male partners. When Flora gifts him the cottage where Michael and Thomas lived ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Samuels | Stars: Julian Morris, Vanessa Redgrave, Flaminia Cinque, David Gyasi

Votes: 323