The Parenting (2025) - Review
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Directed by: Craig Johnson
Written by: Kent Sublette
Starring: Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Brian Cox, Edie Falco, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Parker Posey, Vivian Bang
Runtime: 100 min
Synopsis: Young couple Rohan (Nik Dodani) and Josh (Brandon Flynn) plan a perfect weekend getaway in the country to introduce their parents. As tensions begin to flare between the more traditional Sharon (Edie Falco) and Frank (Brian Cox) and the laid-back Liddy (Lisa Kudrow) and Cliff (Dean Norris), the families soon realize that their rental - managed by eccentric local Brenda (Parker Posey) - is haunted by the presence of a 400-year-old poltergeist.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for FandomWire. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
The Parenting stands out by how it transforms family chaos into an engaging spectacle, amplified by a cast at the top of their game. The interactions between characters crackle with energy and authenticity, making the conflicts, misunderstandings, and even the most absurd moments feel both believable and hilarious. An outstandingly relatable flick that, while not reinventing the genre, finds its own charm through an honest portrayal of family relationships - imperfect, tense, but ultimately held together by love.
