Parents
"There's A New Name For Terror..."
Originally released in 1989. Parents is a horror/comedy film. directed by Bob Balaban. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, and Sandy Dennis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (183 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$870.5K
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Randy Quaid
as Nick Laemle
Mary Beth Hurt
as Lily Laemle
Sandy Dennis
as Millie Dew
Bryan Madorsky
as Michael Laemle
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
as Grandmother
Warren Van Evera
as Grandfather
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $870,532
Production Companies
- Vestron Pictures
- Great American Films Limited Partnership
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parents about?
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 par...
Who directed Parents?
Parents was directed by Bob Balaban.
How long is Parents?
Parents has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Parents released?
Parents was released on January 27, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Parents?
The main cast of Parents includes Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis, Bryan Madorsky, Juno Mills-Cockell.
Is Parents worth watching?
Parents has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 183 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.