Parental Guidance Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 22, 2013

Parental Guidance

Release Date: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 Theaters

Director: Andy Fickman

Starring: Billy Crystal • Bailee Madison • Bette Midler • Marisa Tomei • Tom Everett Scott

PG Comedy N/A

3.83 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Comedy legends Billy Crystal and Bette Midler play Artie and Diane Decker, who are called in by their daughter (Marisa Tomei) to help care for their three grandkids. When their old-school parenting methods collide with their daughter’s new-school ways, the once-orderly household spins out of control.

Comedy Drama Family

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Who stars in Parental Guidance – Cast List

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Billy Crystal
... Artie Decker

The Muppets, Monsters University
Bailee Madison
Brothers, Just Go With It
B
Bette Midler
... Diane Decker

Cut Off, The Addams Family 2
Marisa Tomei
Spider-Man: Homecoming, Crazy, Stupid, Love
T
Tom Everett Scott
The Last Word, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Who is making Parental Guidance – Crew List

A look at Parental Guidance behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Andy Fickman last helmed One True Loves and Heathers: The Musical. The film's writer Joe Syracuse last penned Untitled Teen Mayor Project and Imaginary Enemies.

Director: Andy Fickman
Screenwriters: Joe Syracuse
Lisa Addario
Billy Crystal
Producers: Peter Chernin
Dylan Clark
Billy Crystal

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Chernin Entertainment
Walden Media

Production – What we know about the Parental Guidance

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2012

Completed

Changed Parental Guidance movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jul 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jul 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Jul 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some rude humor
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Us & Them
Language: English

Parental Guidance Trailers and Clips

Parental Guidance

Theatrical Trailer

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Parental Guidance Release Date: When was the film released?

Parental Guidance was released in nationwide movie theaters on Tuesday, December 25 , 2012. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Les Misérables, Django Unchained and West of Memphis.