MyCinema has not rated Parents for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Parents in the US?

Parents streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, is free on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Parents runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Is Parents suitable for kids?

Parents is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19891h 22mHorror / Comedy

Parents

Name: Parents
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: 1989-01-27
Duration: 82 min

There's A New Name For Terror...

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 199 votes

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Parents at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 22m

At 1h 22m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Comedy

TMDB files it under horror and comedy.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 199 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Parents tonight

It is a short one: 1h 22m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Parents

Is Parents scary?: MyCinema has not rated Parents for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and comedy film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Parents in the US?: Parents streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, is free on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, and 2 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Parents?: Parents runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Is Parents suitable for kids?: Parents is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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