The War with Grandpa 2020

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Ed Marino, still grappling with the loss of his wife, finds himself at odds with the self-checkouts at the local grocery store, resulting in an embarrassing confrontation with the manager. His daughter Sally Marino-Decker (played by …) intervenes, urging her father to leave behind the memories of his late wife and move in with her family. Reluctant to abandon the house he built himself, Ed is eventually swayed by Sally’s persistence and agrees to take up residence with them. As he settles into his new surroundings, Ed is initially consumed by nostalgia for his departed wife, often finding solace in his chair by the window, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, Ed’s grandson Peter is less than thrilled about relinquishing his bedroom to his grandfather and being relegated to the attic. Sally’s husband Arthur and their two daughters, Mia and Jenny, warmly welcome Ed into their fold. However, tensions arise when Peter confides in his friends Billy, Steve, and Emma about his grandfather’s sudden invasion of his space. Feeling like he’s lost control of his domain, Peter decides to launch a guerrilla war against Ed, orchestrating a series of pranks that escalate the conflict.

Ed, never one to back down from a challenge, retaliates with a barrage of clever pranks aimed at his grandson. As the war of wits rages on, Ed finds himself seeking counsel from old friends Danny and Jerry, who offer valuable advice on how to navigate this uncharted territory. Over time, Ed begins to form bonds with his granddaughters and son-in-law, discovering a new appreciation for modern conveniences like self-checkouts and mobile apps.

Sally, meanwhile, is faced with her own set of concerns when she learns that Mia has taken up with Russell, a young man whose values don’t align with hers. Ed, ever the problem-solver, takes it upon himself to mediate the situation by organizing a friendly game of dodgeball between Peter and his friends against Jerry, Danny, and a store clerk named Diane (played by …). As tensions simmer beneath the surface, Ed must confront his own demons and learn to adapt to this new chapter in his life.

The aftermath of Jenny’s Christmas celebration was marked by chaos and revelation. In a bold move, Ed, Danny, and Jerry took matters into their own hands when they discovered Peter was being bullied, dumping the perpetrator in a dumpster with a satisfying thud. However, the real pièce de résistance came at the birthday party itself, where Peter’s promise to behave was put to the test. Instead of keeping his word, he orchestrated an ejector seat for Ed, who was set to play Santa that night, but a last-minute twist saw Jerry donning the iconic red suit instead.

As the festivities unfolded, Peter and Ed continued their prank war, much to the dismay of the partygoers. They sprayed water bottles at each other, and Peter’s mischievousness reached new heights when he plugged the cord to the lights as Ed checked them, leaving him in shock. Their antics ultimately revealed their ongoing feud to everyone present, with Jerry’s ill-fated attempt to eject himself from his chair resulting in further property damage and injuries.

As if things couldn’t get any more dramatic, Jenny’s Christmas tree prop came crashing down onto Mia’s room, exposing her secret tryst with Russell. Ed’s prank-filled night culminated in an injury that saw him whisked away to the hospital. Arthur and Sally responded by placing Peter and Mia under “work arrest” for six long months.

Russell’s unexpected appearance sparked a mix of emotions from Sally, who initially seemed displeased but eventually welcomed him with open arms. Meanwhile, Ed was discharged from the hospital only to find himself spirited away by Lyft driver Chuck to his old childhood home. Peter seized the opportunity to make amends and pleaded with Ed to rejoin the family, their reconciliation facilitated by a listening Sally.

As time passed, Ed and Peter appeared to have put their differences aside, but this fragile peace was shattered when Ed announced his departure to be with Diane, sparking an angry outburst from Peter. With a declaration of war against both Ed and Diane, Peter’s ire left him consumed by a sense of betrayal and resentment.