PG-13

Meet the Parents

First comes love. Then comes the interrogation.

2000 • 108 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

6521 reviews

67 Audience · 6521 · 100%

A man hopes to propose to his girlfriend but first must survive a weekend with her intimidating, ex-CIA father. What starts as an effort to impress quickly spirals into a series of misunderstandings and escalating mishaps, testing his resolve and their relationship. Everything that can go wrong, does.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some crude humor and sexual innuendo.
Occasional strong language.
Themes of deception and being dishonest.
A beloved pet is accidentally harmed.

What it models well

Perseverance
Honesty (eventually)
Acceptance

Talk about it after

First impressions and judging others too quickly.
The importance of honesty in relationships.
Dealing with difficult family members.
Understanding different communication styles.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Meet the Parents. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.