The Parade (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film

Released in 1984, The Parade is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter H. Hunt, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. "Set in a small town in Kansas during the days before the town's annual Fourth of July parade, this rural drama follows Rachel Kirby whose life is thrown into turmoil when her estranged, drifter husband Matt returns after spending seven years in prison to ask her to let him be a part of her life again which also affects Rachel's teenage daughter Tilda and Rachel's mother Sarah."
Who’s in it. The Parade stars Frederic Forrest as Matt Kirby, Michael Learned as Rachel Kirby, Rosanna Arquette as Tilda Kirby and James Olson as Andy Janacek, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Parade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Parade (1984)?
- In US, The Parade is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Parade?
- The Parade stars Frederic Forrest, Michael Learned, Rosanna Arquette, James Olson and Maxwell Caulfield.
- When was The Parade released?
- The Parade was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.