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The Parenting

Movie 2025 94 min Horror, Comedy Last reviewed 3 Sep 2026
Official Rating R ClearAge 16+ Quality ★★★★☆

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Our take

The Parenting (2025) is a film. It is rated R. Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to an ancient demon. Expect strong language, scary moments, action violence. Best for mature older teens and adults

Story (may spoil tone)

Boyfriends Josh and Rohan plan a weekend getaway to introduce their parents, only to discover that their rental is home to an ancient demon.

What we flagged

Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.

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Violence
Moderate
Sex
Mild
Frightening
Strong
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Moderate Fights, stabbings, and killing talk recur through the story

Fights, stabbings, and killing talk recur through the story

Language Strong Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action

Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action

Sex / nudity Mild Kissing, affair talk, and innuendo in romance or comedy beats

Kissing, affair talk, and innuendo in romance or comedy beats

Drugs / alcohol Mild Repeated wine, beer, or drunk behavior in social scenes

Repeated wine, beer, or drunk behavior in social scenes

Frightening Strong Relentless horror imagery, stalking, and nightmare dread throughout

Relentless horror imagery, stalking, and nightmare dread throughout

Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title

No bullying found in this title

Gore / death / weapons Mild Weapon mention or dead-body reference without graphic gore

Weapon mention or dead-body reference without graphic gore

Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title

No dangerous behavior found in this title

Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title

No eating found in this title

Mental health Mild Expect strong language in several scenes, including Stress, grief, or c…

Expect strong language in several scenes, including Stress, grief, or coping struggles

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title

No grief found in this title

Talk after watching

  • Stress and trauma appear in the story. What support systems matter when fear or sadness takes over?
  • Identity discovery drives the plot. How can families make space for honest self-expression?