Meet the Parents
“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.
Where to watch Meet the Parents in United States
Can I watch Meet the Parents in United States? Yes — you can stream Meet the Parents in United States on Netflix, YouTube TV, and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Meet the Parents streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, WOW, Sky Go, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Meet the Parents
Meet the Parents is a 2000 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Jay Roach. The cast is led by Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 6500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Meet the Parents was produced by Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Nancy Tenenbaum Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 6, 2000, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $55 million, it went on to gross $330 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jay Roach
- Writers
- John Hamburg, Jim Herzfeld, Greg Glienna
- Release date
- October 6, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $55 million
- Box office
- $330 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, Nancy Tenenbaum Films
Meet the Parents cast & crew
Meet the Parents was directed by Jay Roach and written by John Hamburg, Jim Herzfeld, and Greg Glienna.
The cast features Ben Stiller as Greg Focker, Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes, Teri Polo as Pam Byrnes, Blythe Danner as Dina Byrnes, Nicole DeHuff as Debbie Byrnes, and Jon Abrahams as Denny Byrnes.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Newman, cinematography is by Peter James, and it was produced by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal.
Is Meet the Parents worth watching?
Meet the Parents holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 6,459 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Meet the Parents is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Meet the Parents
In United States, you can stream Meet the Parents on Netflix, YouTube TV, and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Meet the Parents
Ben Stiller
Greg Focker
Robert De Niro
Jack Byrnes
Teri Polo
Pam Byrnes
Blythe Danner
Dina Byrnes
Nicole DeHuff
Debbie Byrnes
Jon Abrahams
Denny Byrnes
Owen Wilson
Kevin Rawley
James Rebhorn
Dr. Larry Banks
Tom McCarthy
Dr. Bob Banks
Phyllis George
Linda Banks
Kali Rocha
Flight Attendant
Bernie Sheredy
Norm the Interrogator
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Meet the Parents — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Meet the Parents in United States?
Meet the Parents is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Meet the Parents on Netflix?
Yes — Meet the Parents is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Meet the Parents in?
Meet the Parents is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Meet the Parents?
Meet the Parents runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Meet the Parents rated?
Meet the Parents is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 6,459 ratings.
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