Parental Guidance
2012, English. Directed by Andy Fickman.
Here come the grandparents. There go the rules.
Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 500 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Parental Guidance
Parental Guidance is streaming on Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
- Andy FickmanDirector
- Billy CrystalArtie Decker
- Bette MidlerDiane Decker
- Marisa TomeiAlice Simmons
- Tom Everett ScottPhil Simmons
- Bailee MadisonHarper Simmons
- Joshua RushTurner Simmons
- Kyle BreitkopfBarker Simmons
- Jennifer Crystal FoleyCassandra
- Rhoda GriffisDr. Schveer
- Gedde WatanabeMr. Cheng
- Tony HawkTony Hawk
- Steve LevySteve Levy
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $120M
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Parental Guidance: quick answers
Is Parental Guidance worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 500 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Parental Guidance have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Parental Guidance has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Parental Guidance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Parental Guidance is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Parental Guidance on?
Parental Guidance is streaming on Cinemax in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Parental Guidance?
If you liked Parental Guidance, try The War with Grandpa, The Three Stooges, Duplex.
Who directed Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance (2012) was directed by Andy Fickman and stars Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei.