Parents
Michael is a young boy living in a typical 1950s suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.
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Frequently asked questions about Parents
Where can I watch Parents in the United States?
Parents is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Parents for free?
Parents streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Parents?
Parents scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Parents?
Parents stars Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis, Bryan Madorsky, and Juno Mills-Cockell. Bob Balaban is the director.
How long is Parents?
Parents runs 1h 22m (82 minutes).
When did Parents come out?
Parents was released on January 27, 1989.
Which studio made Parents?
Parents was produced by Vestron Pictures and Great American Films Limited Partnership in the United States and Canada.
What was the budget for Parents?
Parents was made on a budget of $3,000,000.
How much did Parents make at the box office?
Parents grossed $870,532 worldwide, against a budget of $3,000,000.
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