Grantham and Rose is a 2014 American drama film directed by Kristin Hanggi and written by Ryan Spahn. The film stars Jake T. Austin as Grantham Portnoy, a troubled teenager who has a history of petty crimes and runs away from home after a fight with his parents. He finds himself in the company of Rose Price, an feisty eighty-one-year-old African-American woman, played by Marla Gibbs. Rose is also running from something in her past and together they embark on a road trip back to their roots.
Along the way, they both confront the painful events that have shaped their lives, and learn to open up to each other. Despite their age difference and seemingly opposite personalities, they find that they have more in common than they thought. As they journey through different landscapes and towns, they meet various people who challenge their beliefs and attitudes.
The film explores themes of race, age, family, and love. It is a heartwarming story that is both funny and touching at the same time. Grantham and Rose received mixed reviews from critics, but Marla Gibbs' performance was praised. It was shown in several film festivals and had a limited theatrical release in 2014.
