Parents(1989)
There's A New Name For Terror...
Parents Synopsis
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.
Parents (1989) is a horror and comedy film directed by Bob Balaban, released on January 27, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis and Bryan Madorsky. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 197 ratings.
- Director:
- Bob Balaban
- Writers:
- Christopher Hawthorne
- Producers:
- Bonnie Palef
- Cinematographer:
- Robin Vidgeon
- Composer:
- Jonathan Elias
- Production:
- Vestron Pictures, Great American Films Limited Partnership
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $870,532
- Status:
- Released
Parents (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Parents before you stream it.
Parents Cast & Crew
Main cast
Randy Quaid
as Nick Laemle
Mary Beth Hurt
as Lily Laemle
Sandy Dennis
as Millie Dew
- Bryan Madorsky
Bryan Madorsky
as Michael Laemle
- Juno Mills-Cockell
Juno Mills-Cockell
as Sheila Zellner
Kathryn Grody
as Miss Judith Baxter
Deborah Rush
as Mrs. Gladys Zellner
Graham Jarvis
as Mr. Marty Zellner
- Helen Carscallen
Helen Carscallen
as Grandmother
- Warren Van Evera
Warren Van Evera
as Grandfather
Wayne Robson
as Lab Attendant
- Uriel Byfield
Uriel Byfield
as Little boy
Key crew
Directed by Bob Balaban, written by Christopher Hawthorne, produced by Bonnie Palef.
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Parents Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 197 ratings.
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Parents – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Parents online?
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Parents (1989) is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Parents?
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The main cast of Parents (1989) includes Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis, Bryan Madorsky and Juno Mills-Cockell. The film was directed by Bob Balaban. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Parents released?
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Parents was released on January 27, 1989 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Parents worth watching?
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Parents (1989) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 197 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Parents?
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Yes. The official Parents trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.