The Grounds

Apr 8, 2018

1h 28m

★ 0.0

If you want to get lost, just stay in your own head

Overview

Alcoholic loser Calvin keeps getting fired as a grounds-keeper, but is given one last chance by the assistant to a reclusive millionaire, Jack. Drunk, homeless, and sleeping in the bushes, Calvin gets the job and manages to interrupt Jack’s attempting suicide! As the two become fast friends they decide to live out their days in a haze of weed, booze and women. What could possibly go wrong?

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

282 Studios

Cinematic Artistry

Indican Pictures

The Grounds Trailers

Cast

Jack

Michael Welch

Calvin

Trevor Morgan

Julie

Ashley Hinshaw

Connie

Allison Paige

Mark

Darin Heames

Krystal

Chasty Ballesteros

Candy

Tiffany Panhilason

Dominic

Mustafa Shakir

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