Parental Guidance
“With family, you never know what you're going to get.”
Synopsis
Sean is a young man trying to overcome the stigma of growing up in South Central Los Angeles in a wacky extended family of misfits and miscreants. Despite his reservations, Sean brings his college-educated girlfriend, Lissa, to the family's Christmas dinner where she encounters loveable eccentrics, offended cross-dressers, and drug-addled gang members. Hilarity ensues.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2002
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl P. Epps II
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita M. Cal
- Original Title
- Parental Guidance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Vivid Imagination Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl P. Epps II
Anita M. Cal
Department Leadership Roster
Karl P. Epps II
Director
Anita M. Cal
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parental Guidance
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What is Parental Guidance about?
Sean is a young man trying to overcome the stigma of growing up in South Central Los Angeles in a wacky extended family of misfits and miscreants. Despite his reservations, Sean brings his college-educated girlfriend, Lissa, to the family's Christmas dinner where she encounters loveable eccentrics, offended cross-dressers, and drug-addled gang members. Hilarity ensues.
Who directed Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance was directed by Karl P. Epps II.
Who stars in Parental Guidance?
The principal cast of Parental Guidance includes Maia Campbell, Casey Lee, Monique Edwards, Dwayne L. Barnes, Jermaine Montell.
When was Parental Guidance released and how long is it?
Parental Guidance was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parental Guidance?
Parental Guidance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).