Movie

Gramps Is in the Resistance

“The movie that cost more than the D-Day Landings”

★ 6.8(449)19831h 42m

Gramps Is in the Resistance is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Gramps Is in the Resistance

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
Release date: 1983-10-26
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: French
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films Christian Fechner

About Gramps Is in the Resistance

Gramps Is in the Resistance is a 1983 movie in the Comedy and War genres, directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, starring Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru and Roland Giraud. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 449 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gramps Is in the Resistance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It is 1943 in Paris. Like so many others, the Bourbelle family's home has been taken over by the Germans and they now live in their cellar. Little do they know that the son, Guy-Hubert Bourdelle, is far from being the cowardly hairdresser he pretends. He is in truth the Germans’ most feared opponent: le super-résistant!

Cast

Christian Clavier

Michel Taupin

Michel Galabru

Jean-Robert Bourdelle dit « Papy »

Roland Giraud

Général Herman Spontz

Gérard Jugnot

Adolfo Ramirez, dit « Rami »

Martin Lamotte

Guy-Hubert « Super Résistant » Bourdelle

Dominique Lavanant

Bernadette Bourdelle, fille Bourdelle, fiancée de Michel

Jacqueline Maillan

Héléna Bourdelle dit « La Bourdelle »

Jacques Villeret

Maréchal Ludwig von Apfelstrudel

Josiane Balasko

La pharmacienne qui couche avec Ralph, un Allemand

Michel Blanc

Le père Lebœuf, résistant

Jean-Claude Brialy

Le joueur de tennis flagorneur

Jean Carmet

André Bourdelle, « Capitaine Raymond » chef d'un mouvement de résistants

Themes & keywords

francemusicianwidow1970sworld war iidivahand grenadesatireparodygerman officerbased on play or musicalromancereunionsingerrevenge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gramps Is in the Resistance in Canada?+

In Canada, Gramps Is in the Resistance is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Gramps Is in the Resistance on Netflix?+

Gramps Is in the Resistance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Gramps Is in the Resistance?+

Gramps Is in the Resistance has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Gramps Is in the Resistance?+

Gramps Is in the Resistance stars Christian Clavier, Michel Galabru, Roland Giraud, Gérard Jugnot and Martin Lamotte.

When did Gramps Is in the Resistance come out?+

Gramps Is in the Resistance is a 1983 movie directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.

What genre is Gramps Is in the Resistance?+

Gramps Is in the Resistance is Comedy and War film.

Who directed Gramps Is in the Resistance?+

Gramps Is in the Resistance was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.