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.
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Details
Violence Fights, stabbings, and killing talk recur through the story
Fights, stabbings, and killing talk recur through the story
Language Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action
Frequent f-word and harsh insults throughout dialogue and action
Sex / nudity Kissing, affair talk, and innuendo in romance or comedy beats
Kissing, affair talk, and innuendo in romance or comedy beats
Drugs / alcohol Repeated wine, beer, or drunk behavior in social scenes
Repeated wine, beer, or drunk behavior in social scenes
Frightening 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 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 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?
- The story centers on 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 surprised you most?