The Parenting
Seen it?2025 | 94 min | Horror, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (45 on Metacritic) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved The Rocky Horror Picture Show, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to an ancient demon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 123K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Craig Johnson
- Brandon FlynnJosh
- Nik DodaniRohan
- Brian CoxFrank
- Edie FalcoSharon
- Lisa KudrowLiddy
- Dean NorrisCliff
- Vivian BangSara
- Parker PoseyBrenda
- Kate AvalloneDonna
- Elle KayeZombie Donna