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Parents

5.919891h 22mRMovieHorrorComedy

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…

DirectorBob Balaban
WriterChristopher Hawthorne
ProducersMitchell Cannold·Bonnie Palef

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Cast · Directed by Bob Balaban

RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Nick Laemle
MHMary Beth Hurt
Mary Beth Hurt
Lily Laemle
SDSandy Dennis
Sandy Dennis
Millie Dew
BM
Bryan Madorsky
Michael Laemle
JM
Juno Mills-Cockell
Sheila Zellner
KGKathryn Grody
Kathryn Grody
Miss Judith Baxter
DRDeborah Rush
Deborah Rush
Mrs. Gladys Zellner
GJGraham Jarvis
Graham Jarvis
Mr. Marty Zellner
HC
Helen Carscallen
Grandmother
WE
Warren Van Evera
Grandfather
WRWayne Robson
Wayne Robson
Lab Attendant
UB
Uriel Byfield
Little boy

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Parents — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Parents?

Parents is streaming on MovieSphere+, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Parents on Netflix?

No, Parents is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on MovieSphere+ and Hoopla.

Is Parents on Amazon Prime Video?

Parents isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Parents for free?

Parents is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.