- Actors: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, Nicole DeHuff
- Directors: Jay Roach
- Writers: Greg Glienna, Jim Herzfeld, John Hamburg, Mary Ruth Clarke
- Producers: Amy Sayres, Emo Philips, Greg Glienna
- Format: Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Mca (Universal)
- Release Date: May 6 2003
- Run Time: 108 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (348 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003CXO1
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#16,495 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #17 in DVD > Comedy > Comedy Directors > Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker
- #19 in DVD > Comedy > Comedy Stars > Ben Stiller
- #62 in DVD > Comedy > Farce
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Randy Newman's opening song, "A Fool in Love," perfectly sets up the movie that follows. The lyrics begin, "Show me a man who is gentle and kind, and I'll show you a loser," before praising the man who takes what he wants. Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) is the fool in love in Meet the Parents. Just as he's about to propose to his girlfriend Pam (Teri Polo), he learns that her sister's fiancé asked their father, Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro), for permission to marry. Now he feels the need to do the same thing. When Greg meets Jack, he is so desperate to be liked that he makes up stories and kisses ass rather than having the courage of his convictions. It doesn't take an elite member of the CIA to see right through Greg, but that's precisely what Jack is. Directed by Jay Roach (the Austin Powers movies), Meet the Parents is an incredibly well-crafted comedy that stands in nice opposition to, say, the sloppy extremes of the Farrelly brothers. Stiller is great at playing up the uncomfortable comedy of errors, balancing just the right amount of selfishness and self-deprecating humor, while De Niro's Jack is funny as the hard-ass father who just wants a few straight answers from the kid. What makes the Jack character all the funnier is Blythe Danner as his wife, the Gracie to his George Burns, who is the true heart of the movie. Oh, and Owen Wilson turns in yet another terrific comic performance as Pam's ex-fiancé. --Andy Spletzer
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a sometimes funny,often amusing, generally entertaining movie (3.5/5)
Oct 30 2007
Format:DVD
for me,Meet the Parents is not generally funny in a hysterical
way(though there are a few of those elements.the movie is more about
the funny little things that occur when meeting the parents for the
first time.anybody who has ever brought their Boyfriend/girlfriend or
possible fiancé to meet their parents for the first time can probably
relate to this.of course the same goes for the person meeting the
parents.this is generally what the movie is about.there are some very
funny moments in the movie,to be sure.and there are very amusing
moments all through the film. the movie is not funny all the time,but
is always entertaining.the movie stars Ben Stiller as the
boyfriend,Terri Polo as the daughter, Robert Deniro as the Father,and
Blythe Danner as the Mother.anyway i think this movie rates a 7/10.
way(though there are a few of those elements.the movie is more about
the funny little things that occur when meeting the parents for the
first time.anybody who has ever brought their Boyfriend/girlfriend or
possible fiancé to meet their parents for the first time can probably
relate to this.of course the same goes for the person meeting the
parents.this is generally what the movie is about.there are some very
funny moments in the movie,to be sure.and there are very amusing
moments all through the film. the movie is not funny all the time,but
is always entertaining.the movie stars Ben Stiller as the
boyfriend,Terri Polo as the daughter, Robert Deniro as the Father,and
Blythe Danner as the Mother.anyway i think this movie rates a 7/10.
Another stereotypical Stiller comedy, but it is funny
July 4 2006
Format:DVD
Let's see. Ben Stiller plays some poor schmuck who has somehow managed to land a girlfriend far out of what should be his league, makes a complete fool out of himself time and time again trying to keep that girl, and everything magically works out in the end for no apparent reason - and there's a beloved pet in the story, too. Hmmm, this sounds familiar. I really don't know how I ended up watching yet another Ben Stiller movie, since Ben Stiller is one of my least favorite actors, but Meet the Parents has its funny moments, benefits greatly from the talents of the consummate actor himself, Robert De Niro, and ends up being fairly entertaining albeit redundant.
Ben Stiller plays Greg Focker, a name which leads to countless jokes throughout the film, a male nurse who has somehow won the affections of a certain Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo); his elaborate plan to propose to Pam is stymied when he learns Pam's sister is getting married in two weeks and - shudder - he is about to meet Pam's parents. Naturally, he's nervous and tries tremendously hard to make a good impression. Unfortunately, dear old Dad (Robert De Niro) is very hard to please and Greg, being the naturally ill-fated nincompoop he is, manages to mess up time and time again - big-time; I'm talking 100 times worse than Steve Urkel here. I won't go into any details, so as not to take away from the hilarity that ensues - well, it's good for a few laughs, anyway.
The film actually has a great cast. De Niro more than makes up for Stiller's faults, and Owen Wilson is a great addition as Pam's smarmy ex-fiance. If you like There's Something About Mary, you are sure to enjoy Meeting the Parents, as it is really just more of the same type of comedy. The comedy actually goes a little too far, if you ask me, because there is no way that any family could accept Greg Focker after all of the damage he causes over the course of a mere weekend.
The movie is helped by the fact that most people can identify with Greg Focker and the trauma of meeting prospective in-laws for the first time, especially guys having to worry about staking a claim to daddy's little girl. Personally, I like the fact that this movie didn't go to any gross-out extremes; barring a few common curse words and a steady supply of jokes about Greg Focker's name, this is a pretty family-friendly film. There's nothing very original about it, but Meeting the Parents is pretty entertaining and is sure to get a few grins out of even the most curmudgeonly of viewers.
Ben Stiller plays Greg Focker, a name which leads to countless jokes throughout the film, a male nurse who has somehow won the affections of a certain Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo); his elaborate plan to propose to Pam is stymied when he learns Pam's sister is getting married in two weeks and - shudder - he is about to meet Pam's parents. Naturally, he's nervous and tries tremendously hard to make a good impression. Unfortunately, dear old Dad (Robert De Niro) is very hard to please and Greg, being the naturally ill-fated nincompoop he is, manages to mess up time and time again - big-time; I'm talking 100 times worse than Steve Urkel here. I won't go into any details, so as not to take away from the hilarity that ensues - well, it's good for a few laughs, anyway.
The film actually has a great cast. De Niro more than makes up for Stiller's faults, and Owen Wilson is a great addition as Pam's smarmy ex-fiance. If you like There's Something About Mary, you are sure to enjoy Meeting the Parents, as it is really just more of the same type of comedy. The comedy actually goes a little too far, if you ask me, because there is no way that any family could accept Greg Focker after all of the damage he causes over the course of a mere weekend.
The movie is helped by the fact that most people can identify with Greg Focker and the trauma of meeting prospective in-laws for the first time, especially guys having to worry about staking a claim to daddy's little girl. Personally, I like the fact that this movie didn't go to any gross-out extremes; barring a few common curse words and a steady supply of jokes about Greg Focker's name, this is a pretty family-friendly film. There's nothing very original about it, but Meeting the Parents is pretty entertaining and is sure to get a few grins out of even the most curmudgeonly of viewers.
This movie sucks. PERIOD!
Jan 4 2006
Format:VHS Tape
I dont know how to begin with my dislike for this movie. If i could give it zero stars i would. This movie is labelled as a comedy, but all the jokes made in this film is not one bit funny to me. It was more like bullying to me. The cruelty from the whole family against ben stiller was unfunny and cruel. What is so funny about being a male nurse? What's the big deal if volleyball isnt your sport? So what if you slept in and have morning hair? Alot of jokes made in this film is just so mean, i just find it disgusting. The whole family in that film are horrible....the movie just really really sucks in my opinion. I dont care if the majority of people like watching people bullying others, i just dont tolerate cruel jokes. I hate this movie!
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Calamity after calamity - Very Funny
"Meet the Parents" is funny, outrageous, and full of fun. Pratfalls and pitfalls await our comic star Ben Stiller as he pursues his love and ingratiates himself with his... Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by Jeffrey E Ellis
Oh no, no, no, no, no, it's not very good. Way over rated.
This movie is not funny, just dumb. Is saying "focker" over and over and over again really that funny? Read more
Published on Jun 10 2004 by John Candy
Unwatchable
I wanted to leave the theater halfway through this garbage but I already ponied up my $8. Predictable gag after predictable gag after predictable gag, this movie made me hate Ben... Read more
Published on Jun 8 2004 by Josh Zagorski
In my "top 5 funniest movies ever".
I have a love hate relationship with Ben Stiller. When he's "on", he's on like few others. Read more
Published on May 25 2004 by Christian Hunter
Some Parts Good Others Overdone
Meet The Parents is an amusing slapstick comedy that describes the struggles of meeting one's potential in-laws. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller both give commanding performances. Read more
Published on May 10 2004 by G. J Wiener
"Now Greg, you have a *very* unique last name..."
"Meet the Parents" is a surprisingly funny film bolstered into the top ranks of modern comedies by the two standout performances of Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. Read more
Published on April 30 2004 by Emily Todd
Ben Stiller can do no wrong !
One of the funniest movies ive ever seen.
No need to talk about the movie.
Anything Ben Stiller does is funny.
The same could be said about Robert DeNiro .
No need to talk about the movie.
Anything Ben Stiller does is funny.
The same could be said about Robert DeNiro .
Published on April 19 2004 by james diamataris
Marred by unnecessarily crass humor
I enjoyed some parts of this movie. Ben Stiller is amusingly uncomfortable meeting the parents from Hell, and De Niro is devilishly great in his role as the dad. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2004
Marred by unnecessary crass humor
I enjoyed some parts of this movie. Ben Stiller is amusingly uncomfortable meeting the parents from Hell, and De Niro is devilishly great in his role as the dad. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2004
this is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen
"Bachelor Party" is one of my favorite movies. It is so funny
and the funniest thing I have ever seen---but since I bought
"Meet the Parents" I have... Read more
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Published on Mar 8 2004
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