Meet the Parents
2001, English. Directed by Jay Roach.
First comes love. Then comes the interrogation.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Meet the Parents is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jay RoachDirector
- Ben StillerGreg Focker
- Robert De NiroJack Byrnes
- Teri PoloPam Byrnes
- Blythe DannerDina Byrnes
- Jon AbrahamsDenny Byrnes
- Nicole DeHuffDebbie Byrnes
- Owen WilsonKevin Rawley
- James RebhornDr. Larry Banks
- Tom McCarthyDr. Bob Banks
- Phyllis GeorgeLinda Banks
- Kali RochaFlight Attendant
- Bernie SheredyNorm the Interrogator
Details
- Released
- 26 January 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Herzfeld, John Hamburg, Greg Glienna
- Budget
- $55M
- Box office
- $330M
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Meet the Parents: quick answers
What comes after Meet the Parents?
Next in the series: Meet the Fockers (2004), Little Fockers (2010), and Focker-in-Law (2026).
Is Meet the Parents worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 6,651 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Meet the Parents?
Meet the Parents runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Meet the Parents have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Meet the Parents. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Meet the Parents parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Meet the Parents is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Meet the Parents on?
Meet the Parents is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Meet the Parents?
If you liked Meet the Parents, try Meet the Fockers, Cactus Flower, My Best Friend's Wedding.
Who directed Meet the Parents?
Meet the Parents (2001) was directed by Jay Roach and stars Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo.