Parental Guidance
Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.
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Streaming now in the United States on Cinemax Amazon Channel.
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Frequently asked questions about Parental Guidance
Where can I watch Parental Guidance in the United States?
Parental Guidance is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel 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 Parental Guidance for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Parental Guidance needs a subscription to Cinemax Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance stars Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, and Bailee Madison. Andy Fickman is the director.
How long is Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
When did Parental Guidance come out?
Parental Guidance was released on December 25, 2012.
Which studio made Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance was produced by Dune Entertainment III, Chernin Entertainment, and Face Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance was made on a budget of $25,000,000.
How much did Parental Guidance make at the box office?
Parental Guidance grossed $119,772,232 worldwide, against a budget of $25,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.