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The Grump: In Search of an Escort (2022): Cast & Box Office

The Grump: In Search of an Escort (2022) movie poster

The Grump: In Search of an Escort is a 2022 comedy drama directed by Mika Kaurismäki, starring Heikki Kinnunen as The Grump, Kari Väänänen and Jochen Nickel. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $7,341 worldwide.

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The Grump: In Search of an Escort (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Grump: In Search of an Escort About?

The premise of The Grump: In Search of an Escort without spoilers.

Grump’s life—spring arriving and the early potato harvest beginning—is disrupted when he crashes his beloved Ford Escort, which must be scrapped. He dismisses a new, modern car as inferior, insisting only a classic will suffice; the closest match, a 1972 Escort, is located in Germany. After his sons refuse to help, he decides to travel there alone, determined to retrieve the prized vehicle.

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Cast & crew

The Grump: In Search of an Escort Cast & Characters

Heikki Kinnunen leads the cast as The Grump, with Kari Väänänen as Tarmo and Jochen Nickel as Automyyjä. Directed by Mika Kaurismäki; 33 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mika Kaurismäki

More films directed by Mika Kaurismäki, best-rated first: The Girl King, Long Good Thursday, Hassisen Kone 40 Years After and Gracious Night.

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Box office

The Grump: In Search of an Escort Box Office

The Grump: In Search of an Escort grossed $7,341 worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.3K

International
$7.3K
Videos

The Grump: In Search of an Escort Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Official Trailer
  • Clip MIELENSÄPAHOITTAJA ESKORTTIA ETSIMÄSSÄ – Mikä pankki se sellanen on, jossa ei oo rahaa?

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FAQ

The Grump: In Search of an Escort FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Grump: In Search of an Escort, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Grump: In Search of an Escort?

The Grump: In Search of an Escort runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was The Grump: In Search of an Escort released?

The Grump: In Search of an Escort was released on September 9, 2022.

Who directed The Grump: In Search of an Escort?

The Grump: In Search of an Escort was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.

More films by Mika Kaurismäki

Who is in the cast of The Grump: In Search of an Escort?

The Grump: In Search of an Escort stars Heikki Kinnunen as The Grump, Kari Väänänen as Tarmo and Jochen Nickel as Automyyjä, among 33 credited actors.

How much did The Grump: In Search of an Escort make at the box office?

The Grump: In Search of an Escort grossed $7,341 worldwide.

Does The Grump: In Search of an Escort have a post-credit scene?

No. The Grump: In Search of an Escort has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Grump: In Search of an Escort in?

The original language of The Grump: In Search of an Escort is Finnish.

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