Movies in Parks: The War with Grandpa

A boy goes to war with his grandpa (Robert De Niro) who's moving in and taking his bedroom in this family comedy based on the award-winning book by Robert Kimmel Smith.

Date Te rā me te wā

15 Mar 2025

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Price Utu hoko

Free event
Location Te wāhi

Central Park, Ōpāheke Road, Papakura, Auckland
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Words by Auckland Council
Last updated 21 Feb 2025

Peter is stoked that his grandpa is moving in with the family, but devastated when he learns at the last minute that he has to vacate his room and sleep in the attic. Furious, Peter and his friends start pulling stunts to get the old man out, but Grandpa Ed is tougher than he looks... and he plans to get even.

Movie rating and runtime: PG (violence) | 1 hour 34 minutes

Director: Tim Hill

Starring: Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle, Oakes Fegley, Cheech Marin, Jane Seymour, Christopher Walken, Laura Marano

Accessibility: This film has closed captions. Some designated mobility car parking available. Accessible toilets available.

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