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Where to Watch Parents (1989) in the US
- 1989
- R
- 1h 21m
- 6.1IMDb
- 63%Rotten Tomatoes
- 66Metascore
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What it's about
Michael Laemie (played by Brian Madorsky) is a young boy living in a typical 1950's suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Especially his father, Nick Laemie (played by Randy Quaid). 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.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Bob Balaban
- Writer
- Christopher Hawthorne
- Starring
- Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis
Details
- Release date
- Jan 27, 1989
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada, United States
- Box office
- $870,532
- Awards
- 2 wins & 3 nominations
Where to Watch Parents (1989) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Parents in the United States?
- Parents is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on MovieSphere+ (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Parents or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on MovieSphere+ (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Parents for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.
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