The Grump: In Search of an Escort

The Grump: In Search of an Escort

Directed by Mika Kaurismäki

Produced by Solar Films, Aspekt Telefilm

2022109 min5.9 / 10

A gently comedic road-trip drama about an aging curmudgeon's solo journey to reclaim his cherished vintage car, blending humor with quiet reflection on attachment and aging.

Grump's life follows the same familiar routines: spring is here and the early potato harvest is ripening. But Grump crashes his beloved Ford Escort and the car has to be scrapped. A new, modern vehicle is no match for quality and the nearest Escort, a 1972 model, can be found in Germany. When the Grumps's sons refuse to help, he must travel to Germany alone.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Grump: In Search of an Escort violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Grump: In Search of an Escort scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Grump: In Search of an Escort easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does The Grump: In Search of an Escort end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is The Grump: In Search of an Escort sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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Rarity61

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Surprise17

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Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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