Grandma's Boy

About Grandma's Boy

"Grandma's Boy" is a 2006 American comedy film directed by Nicholaus Goossen. It features Alex, a video game tester who finds himself homeless and has to move into his grandmother's house. Trying to keep it a secret from his younger, immature friends, the movie is a laugh out loud journey of a 35-year-old man trying to keep his cool while living with his grandma and her two eccentric friends.

Making / Production

This somewhat 'cult classic' movie was produced by Adam Sandler's production company, Happy Madison Productions. A majority of the film was shot in Los Angeles, California. Although not a box office smash, it has since gained cult status for its offbeat humor and unique characters.

Actors

• Allen Covert as Alex - Covert gives a charming performance as the down on his luck Alex who has a unique expertise in video games.
• Doris Roberts as Grandma Lilly - Roberts is endearing as the titular "Grandma," bringing a good dose of humor and wit to the character.
• Nick Swardson as Jeff - Swardson plays the comically weird best friend with flair, delivering some of the movie's funniest lines.
• Peter Dante as Dante, Alex's spacey, drug dealing co-worker. He embodies the character's laid-back, clueless personality brilliantly.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The video game that King's team is developing is called 'Demons, Demons, Demons.'
• Many of the film's cast had previously appeared in Adam Sandler films since it was his production.
• The film was initially given an NC-17 rating due to its explicit drug use.

Awards

While "Grandma's Boy" did not win any major awards, it has taken its place as a cult classic in the comedy film genre, praised for its offbeat humor and lovable characters.

Quotes

• "I think your dog just shit on my spacesuit." - Alex
• "I'm thinking about getting metal legs. It's a risky operation, but it'll be worth it." - Jeff
• "Alex, you forgot smoking lamp!" - Dante

Music / Soundtrack

• 'Another Day' by The Twenty Twos
• 'Helicopter' by Bloc Party
• 'Window Licker' by Aphex Twin