Parents
“There's A New Name For Terror...”
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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
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
Mariah Balaban
as Little girl
Larry Palef
as Announcer
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About Parents
“There's A New Name For Terror...”
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. Running 82 minutes.
Parents Cast and Characters
The cast features Randy Quaid (as Nick Laemle), Mary Beth Hurt (as Lily Laemle), Sandy Dennis (as Millie Dew), Bryan Madorsky (as Michael Laemle), and Juno Mills-Cockell (as Sheila Zellner). Their performances are a major reason Parents has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Parents NowWhy People Are Watching Parents
Parents flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parents
Where can I watch Parents online for free?
You can watch Parents online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How long is Parents?
Parents runs for 82 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Parents good? What's the rating?
Parents holds a 5.9/10 rating based on 192 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Parents?
The main cast includes Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis, and Bryan Madorsky, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Parents available in English?
Yes — Parents was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Parents released?
Parents was released in 1989.
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Where can I watch Parents for free?
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What is Parents about?
Parents is a Horror/Comedy English-language film. 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 January 27, 1989. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. The film was produced by Vestron Pictures.
Who stars in Parents?
Parents stars Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis and Bryan Madorsky. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Parents available in HD?
Yes, Parents is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.