Mum & Dad (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2008, Mum & Dad is a thriller and horror film directed by Steven Sheil, running about 84 minutes. “Parents can be bloody murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mum and Dad, and their 'adopted' children, Birdie & Elbie, work at the airport. The family live off whatever they scavenge from cargo holds, offices and hotels - including a steady stream of transient workers who populate the airport's soulless hub. When Lena, a young Polish office cleaner, is befriended by Birdie, she gets drawn into a nightmarish world of torture, murder and perversity.
Who’s in it. Mum & Dad stars Perry Benson as Dad, Dido Miles as Mum, Olga Fedori as Lena and Ainsley Howard as Birdie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mum & Dad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mum & Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mum & Dad tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mum & Dad (2008)?
- In US, Mum & Dad is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mum & Dad worth watching?
- Mum & Dad holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mum & Dad?
- Mum & Dad stars Perry Benson, Dido Miles, Olga Fedori, Ainsley Howard and Toby Alexander.
- When was Mum & Dad released?
- Mum & Dad was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.