Grandma's Boy

Grandma's Boy

Year: 2006

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Nicholaus Goossen

Comedy

Video game tester Alex finds his life upended when he's forced to move in with his grandmother, Lilly, after a financial setback. He quickly discovers Lilly’s household is full of quirky, TV-loving seniors, which clashes with his own lifestyle. Alex struggles to balance his gaming career, budding romance with Samantha, and the unexpected challenges of living with his grandmother and her friends, all while trying to navigate a world far removed from his own.

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1

Eviction Notice

Alex and his roommate Josh receive an eviction notice from their landlord, Yuri, due to unpaid rent. This shocking news pushes Alex into a desperate situation as he faces potential homelessness.

2

Landlord's Rage

In a fit of anger, Yuri destroys one of Alex and Josh's bongs and orders movers to take away their belongings. This act compounds their problems, leaving Alex feeling even more helpless.

3

Seeking Shelter

With nowhere to stay, Alex considers crashing at his friend Dante's place but quickly learns that Dante has an unexpected roommate — a wild lion. This discovery leaves Alex with no choice but to look elsewhere.

4

Grandmother's Offer

Alex is offered a place to stay by his Grandmother Lilly, but he chooses to stay with his coworker Jeff. However, after an embarrassing incident with Jeff's mother, he ends up sleeping in the office instead.

5

Introduction to Samantha

Alex wakes up to find Samantha, a consultant for game development, at the office. She meets the company's quirky owner, Mr. Cheezle, and the arrogant game designer, JP, who has a crush on her but is met with disinterest.

Office
6

Moving In with Grandma

Eventually, Alex accepts Lilly's offer for a room at her house, where he encounters her eccentric roommates, Grace and Bea. Balancing household chores with his work becomes a challenging task for him.

Lilly's House
7

The Antiques Roadshow Plan

To manage his work responsibilities while living with Lilly and her friends, Alex devises a plan to entertain them with tickets to a taping of *Antiques Roadshow*. This allows him the space to focus on developing his own game, *Demonik*.

8

Exaggerated Tales

As Alex continues to work on his game, he casually mentions living with 'three hot babes' during a conversation with friends. This exaggeration leads them to believe he is living a wild life, while he is actually hard at work.

9

The Party Begins

After successfully securing tickets for the *Antiques Roadshow*, Alex manages to get his roommates to bed early. However, the night takes a turn when the three women accidentally consume tea infused with Alex's marijuana, leading to a chaotic party.

Lilly's House
10

Feelings Develop

As the party unfolds, romantic feelings begin to blossom between Alex and Samantha. Meanwhile, JP becomes increasingly jealous as he watches his crush drift closer to Alex.

11

JP's Betrayal

In a desperate act to gain favor, JP steals Alex's game and presents it as his own at a crucial meeting. This betrayal reignites Alex's determination to reclaim his rightful work, despite the obstacles in his way.

12

Planning for Justice

Determined to help Alex get his game back, Samantha enlists Lilly in a scheme to confront JP. They come up with a plan to challenge him directly, hoping to prove Alex's ownership of the game.

13

The Face-Off

In a surprising twist, Lilly proves to be a skilled gamer during the challenge against JP. With her impressive skills, she uses a hidden code to defeat JP’s character, solidifying Alex’s claim to the game.

14

Restoration and Celebration

With Alex's ownership of the game revalidated, Mr. Cheezle reinstates him at the company. The film concludes with a vibrant celebration at Dante's house, marking the successful release of Alex's game.

Dante's House

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