Efron plays the "straight man," whose physical comedy and frustration provide the perfect foil for De Niro’s antics. Production and Reception
Stepping far away from his dramatic roots in The Godfather or Taxi Driver , De Niro portrays a vulgar, "scatenato" (unleashed) grandfather who is determined to party. Nonno scatenato
Directed by Dan Mazer, known for his work with Sacha Baron Cohen on Borat , the film lean heavily into "shock humor" and provocative dialogue. Efron plays the "straight man," whose physical comedy
(released internationally as Dirty Grandpa ) is a 2016 R-rated comedy that pairs Hollywood legend Robert De Niro with former teen idol Zac Efron in an unapologetically crude and high-energy adventure. Directed by Dan Mazer, the film centers on a straight-laced grandson and his foul-mouthed, hedonistic grandfather as they embark on a spring break trip to Florida. Plot Overview (released internationally as Dirty Grandpa ) is a