The Parenting is a 2025 American black comedy horror film directed by Craig Johnson and written by Kent Sublette. It stars Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Parker Posey, Vivian Bang, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Brian Cox, and Edie Falco.
The film premiered on Max on March 13, 2025.
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Plot
Rohan and Josh rent a large country house for a weekend getaway where they plan to introduce their parents to one another for the first time. Unknown to Josh, Rohan intends to propose during the trip. They arrive before the others and prepare the house while discussing their anxiety over the meeting.
The remaining guests soon arrive. Josh’s parents, Liddy and Cliff, immediately contrast with Rohan’s more reserved parents, Frank and Sharon. Conversations become awkward as personality clashes emerge. Despite attempts to keep the weekend pleasant, disagreements repeatedly surface during meals and group activities.
That night, strange disturbances begin occurring throughout the house. Guests hear unexplained noises, doors open on their own, and several family members report seeing unsettling figures or movements. Most dismiss the incidents as nerves or misunderstandings. The following day, Frank begins behaving strangely after spending time alone in the house. His personality shifts dramatically, becoming increasingly hostile, crude, and unpredictable.
