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Meet the Parents

2000·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13

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Very funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor10
  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Family and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances and storytelling

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

First comes love. Then comes the interrogation.

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.
Cringe ComedyIn-Law ConflictAwkward MisunderstandingsClassic Studio ComedyEscalating DisastersRomantic ComedyIconic PerformancesFamily Anxieties

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Where can I stream Meet the Parents legally?

Meet the Parents is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Meet the Parents worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Meet the Parents rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Meet the Parents?

1 h 48 min

Meet the Parents runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Meet the Parents?

Critics79
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Meet the Parents much the same way.

Was Meet the Parents a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$330 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $330 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What language is Meet the Parents in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Meet the Parents?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Meet the Parents in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Meet the Parents use?

Surprisingly Realistic OutcomeAdaptational Name ChangeDecomposite CharacterJerkass Has a Point"The Reason You Suck" SpeechPlanes, Trains, and ImbecilesWacky Marriage ProposalWhat Happened to the Mouse?Adaptational Nice GirlGreeting Gesture ConfusionCats Are MeanDub Name Changeand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Meet the Parents, including Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Adaptational Name Change, Decomposite Character.