Bad Grandpa lands on Netflix on June 19, 2026. Directed by Jeff Tremaine, this American comedy from the Jackass universe stars Johnny Knoxville as Irving Zisman, an 86-year-old grandpa who hits the road on a chaotic journey with his grandson Billy.
Bad Grandpa
Film | 2013
Available on Netflix on June 19, 2026
Comedy | Running time: 1h32
Directed by Jeff Tremaine
Starring Johnny Knoxville, Jackson Nicoll, and Greg Harris
Original title: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Nationality: United States
In Bad Grandpa, Irving Zisman dashes across the United States with Billy, his eight-year-old grandson. The road trip serves as the spine for a string of hidden-camera sequences, where the reactions of real passersby become a pivotal part of the film.
The feature film captures the essence of Jackass, the cult show built on stunts, provocation, and ridiculous scenarios. Here, Johnny Knoxville slips into the role of Irving Zisman, a character already seen in the franchise’s world, to put ordinary Americans in deliberately cringe-worthy, embarrassing situations.
When it landed in French cinemas in December 2013, Bad Grandpa finally earned a theatrical release after originally being set up for DVD and Blu-ray only. The film rode the wave of its strong US box-office performance and the enduring popularity of the Jackass brand.
Our take on Bad Grandpa
If you liked Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat or Michaël Youn’s 11 Commandments, you’ll probably be tempted by this wild road movie. Unlike those, the film also leans on stunts that helped make the famous Jackass franchise a household name.
In this uproarious comedy, Johnny Knoxville reprises one of the show’s supporting characters: Irving Zisman. It’s a salute to his late Jackass buddy Ryan Dunn, who died in a 2011 car crash, to whom Knoxville dedicates the film.
Although it’s uneven in spots, the movie boasts several standout, must-see sequences. From a funeral ceremony to a strip club, a wedding, and a child beauty pageant, Bad Grandpa offers a disturbingly whimsical portrait of old‑fashioned American decency—and it dares you to wonder how far it will go. The mini-miss scene is pure riot—laughed until you cried."People forgive anything in old folks, he remarks —so I figured I’d use that shield to push their buttons!"
Bad Grandpa may appeal to Netflix subscribers looking for a raunchy, hidden-camera comedy, packed with physical gags and cringe-worthy humor. It’s less suited for viewers who favor classic scripted comedies or family-oriented stories told in a more restrained tone.
The trailer for Bad Grandpa lays out the film's premise, weaving a cross-country journey across the United States, pranks on real passersby, and an unlikely duo between Irving and Billy.
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