Meet the Parents (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2000 • 1h 48m
A man tries to impress his girlfriend's intimidating father — a retired CIA operative — during a disastrous weekend. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. A comedy of sustained social humiliation that is both excruciating and enormously funny. The PG-13 rating covers language and some crude humour.
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Is Meet the Parents appropriate for kids?
A man tries to impress his girlfriend's intimidating father — a retired CIA operative — during a disastrous weekend. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. A comedy of sustained social humiliation that is both excruciating and enormously funny. The PG-13 rating covers language and some… Read more — free account
Content severity in Meet the Parents
What happens in Meet the Parents, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:35 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Meet the Parents
The entire plot is built around whether Greg is 'good enough' for Pam — sexual propriety as comedy. A breast pump scene. Nothing explicit.
Violence and gore in Meet the Parents
None. The violence is entirely social and existential.
Language in Meet the Parents
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Meet the Parents
Social drinking. Not significant.
Mature themes in Meet the Parents
The terror of being judged by a partner's family. Male authority and competition. The film works because Stiller's suffering is genuine and De Niro's menace is real. The circle of trust is one of comedy's great running jokes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meet the Parents appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Meet the Parents is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A man tries to impress his girlfriend's intimidating father — a retired CIA operative — during a disastrous weekend. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. A comedy of sustained social humiliation that is both excruciating and…
What age rating does Meet the Parents have?
Meet the Parents is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Meet the Parents about?
A man tries to impress his girlfriend's intimidating father — a retired CIA operative — during a disastrous weekend. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. A comedy of sustained social humiliation that is both excruciating and enormously funny. The PG-13 rating covers language and some crude humour.
Is there sex or nudity in Meet the Parents?
The entire plot is built around whether Greg is 'good enough' for Pam — sexual propriety as comedy. A breast pump scene. Nothing explicit.
How violent is Meet the Parents?
None. The violence is entirely social and existential.
Is the language in Meet the Parents appropriate for kids?
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Meet the Parents?
Social drinking. Not significant.
What mature themes appear in Meet the Parents?
The terror of being judged by a partner's family. Male authority and competition. The film works because Stiller's suffering is genuine and De Niro's menace is real. The circle of trust is one of comedy's great running jokes.
How long is Meet the Parents?
Meet the Parents runs 108 minutes, directed by Jay Roach, released in 2000.
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