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Meet the Parents

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2000 | 108 min | Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 6 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Greg Focker is ready to marry his girlfriend, Pam, but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, humorless former CIA agent Jack Byrnes, at the wedding of Pam's sister. As Greg bends over backward to make a good impression, his visit to the Byrnes home turns into a hilarious series of disasters, and everything that can go wrong does, all under Jack's critical, hawklike gaze.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $330 million worldwide on a $55 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 534K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jay Roach

  • Ben StillerGreg Focker
  • Robert De NiroJack Byrnes
  • Teri PoloPam Byrnes
  • Blythe DannerDina Byrnes
  • Nicole DeHuffDebbie Byrnes
  • Jon AbrahamsDenny Byrnes
  • Owen WilsonKevin Rawley
  • James RebhornDr. Larry Banks
  • Tom McCarthyDr. Bob Banks
  • Phyllis GeorgeLinda Banks