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Parental Guidance

6.020121h 44mPGMovieComedy

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.

DirectorAndy Fickman
WritersLisa Addario·Joe Syracuse
ProducersBilly Crystal·Kevin Halloran

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Cast · Directed by Andy Fickman

BCBilly Crystal
Billy Crystal
Artie Decker
BMBette Midler
Bette Midler
Diane Decker
MTMarisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei
Alice Simmons
TSTom Everett Scott
Tom Everett Scott
Phil Simmons
BMBailee Madison
Bailee Madison
Harper Simmons
JRJoshua Rush
Joshua Rush
Turner Simmons
KBKyle Breitkopf
Kyle Breitkopf
Barker Simmons
JFJennifer Crystal Foley
Jennifer Crystal Foley
Cassandra
RGRhoda Griffis
Rhoda Griffis
Dr. Schveer
GWGedde Watanabe
Gedde Watanabe
Mr. Cheng
THTony Hawk
Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk
SLSteve Levy
Steve Levy
Steve Levy

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Parental Guidance — streaming FAQ

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Parental Guidance is streaming on Cinemax in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Parental Guidance on Netflix?

No, Parental Guidance is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Cinemax.

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