Parents (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2016, Parents is a drama film directed by Christian Tafdrup, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Parents tell the story of two parents who attempt to fill the void in their lives after their child moves out. Left with a feeling of needlessness, they try to rekindle the magic sparks from their younger days, returning to their old student apartment where they first fell in love. When one morning they wake up feeling thirty years younger, they are forced to come to terms with the fact that the past they once knew might no longer exist.
Who’s in it. Parents stars Søren Malling as Kjeld, Bodil Jørgensen as Vibeke, Elliott Crosset Hove as Kjeld at 22 and Miri Ann Beuschel as Vibeke at 22, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Parents has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parents page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parents tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parents (2016)?
- In US, Parents is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parents worth watching?
- Parents holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parents?
- Parents stars Søren Malling, Bodil Jørgensen, Elliott Crosset Hove, Miri Ann Beuschel and Anton Honik.
- When was Parents released?
- Parents was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.