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Parents (1989): movie guide
Parents (1989) is a Horror, Comedy running about 82 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 201 votes. Notable cast includes Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis, Bryan Madorsky. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1989-01-27
- Runtime: 82 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Horror, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1989-01-27
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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.
Cast highlights
Parents features Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis, Bryan Madorsky, Juno Mills-Cockell, Kathryn Grody. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1989-01-27. Runtime: 82 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (201 votes). Genres: Horror, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Parents on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Parents?
- Parents is listed as Horror, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is Parents?
- Parents runs about 82 minutes.
- Who stars in Parents?
- Cast highlights include Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis, Bryan Madorsky, Juno Mills-Cockell, Kathryn Grody.
- Does Cinema Box stream Parents?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Parents?
- Open the Parents page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
