Parents in Progress (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2019, Parents in Progress is a comedy film directed by Laura Chiossone, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. The lovely and talented Anna Foglietta (Perfect Strangers, The American) plays Simona; a single mother in her early ‘40s who is wholly devoted to her son, Filippo. To get over her insecurities as a parent and make her son happy on his eighth birthday, she decides to throw him a birthday party in their small flat and invite over his school friends and their parents. For Simona, this birthday is about to pose quite the surprising dilemma between allowing her son to embrace his true self and a mother’s fierce desire to protect her child from their potentially cruel surroundings. This is the last conundrum she was expecting to have to face on a day that is already rife with anxiety. Director Laura Chiossone turns their tiny flat into a melting pot and whilst the children play in the living room, the adults in the kitchen talk about parenthood, love, and different world views.
Who’s in it. Parents in Progress stars Anna Foglietta as Simona, Paolo Calabresi as Aldo, Marina Rocco as Sabrina and Elena Radonicich as Giorgia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Parents in Progress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parents in Progress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parents in Progress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parents in Progress (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parents in Progress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Parents in Progress worth watching?
- Parents in Progress holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parents in Progress?
- Parents in Progress stars Anna Foglietta, Paolo Calabresi, Marina Rocco, Elena Radonicich and Francesco Turbanti.
- When was Parents in Progress released?
- Parents in Progress was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.