Parents (1989)
Parents is a 1989 horror movie directed by Bob Balaban, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt and Sandy Dennis.
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.
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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 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.
When was Parents released?
Parents was released on 27 January 1989.
How long is Parents?
Parents runs 1h 22m.
Who made Parents?
Parents was directed by Bob Balaban.
Where can I watch Parents?
Parents is available on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Hoopla, Tubi TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Parents
Stream: MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Hoopla
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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
- Wayne Robson as Lab Attendant
- Uriel Byfield as Little boy
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