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Parental Guidance (2012) 5.8
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5.8/10 from 8,982 users
Metascore: 36/100
Reviews: 71 user | 118 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods. Director:Andy Fickman |
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Cast
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| Billy Crystal | ... |
Artie Decker
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| Bette Midler | ... | ||
| Marisa Tomei | ... |
Alice Simmons
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| Tom Everett Scott | ... |
Phil Simmons
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| Bailee Madison | ... |
Harper Simmons
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| Joshua Rush | ... | ||
| Kyle Harrison Breitkopf | ... | ||
| Jennifer Crystal Foley | ... |
Cassandra
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| Rhoda Griffis | ... |
Dr. Schveer
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| Gedde Watanabe | ... |
Mr. Cheng
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| Tony Hawk | ... |
Himself
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Steve Levy | ... |
Himself
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| Cade Jones | ... |
Ivan Halloran
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| Madison Lintz | ... |
Ashley
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Old school grandfather Artie (Billy Crystal), who is accustomed to calling the shots, meets his match when he and his eager-to-please wife Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents (Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott) go away for work. But when 21st century problems collide with Artie and Diane's old school methods of tough rules, lots of love and old-fashioned games, it's learning to bend - and not holding your ground - that binds a family together. Written by Official Site
Plot Keywords:
helicopter parents | corporal punishment | parental discipline | fired from the job | new technology |Taglines:
Here come the grandparents. There go the rules. See more »Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
25 December 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Us & Them See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$14,554,053 (USA) (28 December 2012)Gross:
$77,253,083 (USA) (10 May 2013)Company Credits
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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Walden Media, Chernin Entertainment See more »
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Harper Decker Simmons: I stunk.
Diane Decker: You most certainly did not!
[to Dr. Schveer]
Diane Decker: Wasn't she wonderful?
Dr. Schveer: No. This will *not* be good enough for your audition. You must practice more! When my daughter underperforms, I shun her. *This* girl should be shunned!
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Written by Barbara L. Jordan, William Peterkin and Daniel Thompson
Performed by Pete Peterkin
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Trivia
Because of the time of year the movie was shot-late fall early winter. The grass at the home in Atlanta was dead and had to be digitally colored to look green. See more »Goofs
Artie says there are six Saw movies after watching the first. There are a total of seven. See more »Quotes
Diane Decker: Bravo! Oh, wow! Harper, that was wonderful!Harper Decker Simmons: I stunk.
Diane Decker: You most certainly did not!
[to Dr. Schveer]
Diane Decker: Wasn't she wonderful?
Dr. Schveer: No. This will *not* be good enough for your audition. You must practice more! When my daughter underperforms, I shun her. *This* girl should be shunned!
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Crazy Credits
During the credits, we see pictures of each person listed with their children. See more »Soundtracks
"Possibilities"Written by Barbara L. Jordan, William Peterkin and Daniel Thompson
Performed by Pete Peterkin
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This was an excellent family movie, had plenty of laughs and some really heartwarming moments. Billy Crystal and Bette Midler made a great pairing, I don't know why it hadn't been done before. Crystal brings his great acerbic wit combined with Midler's warm demeanor and the great comedic timing of both makes for gold medal hilarity. Marisa Tomei is great as a new-age parent with high anxiety when it comes to allowing her parents into her automated life. Bailee Madison is a little fireball, and she is one to keep an eye on. With her innate acting ability she will have you on the edge of tears one moment and laughing till you pee the next. Madison is an absolute joy to watch and it was great to see her paired up with classic comedic talent like Crystal and Midler. The writing is fair, but luckily with such a well-placed cast you hardly notice those short-comings. This is definitely one I would take the whole family to, it's got enough for all to enjoy. I highly recommend it for the holiday season, it will have you walking out with a smile.