Playing Parents (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1978, Playing Parents is a comedy film directed by Joaquín Coll Espona, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Leonor and Juan are a united couple of good standing that cannot have children. They want to adopt one but do not succeed because he is too old. Leonor proposes Juan an audacious plan: having a child with another woman, offering her a significant amount of money if she renunciates to the child. As it is very difficult to find the girl, they publish an advertisement in the press. Ana finally applies, as she has no job and lives far away from his family, so she accepts the deal.
Who’s in it. Playing Parents stars José Luis López Vázquez as Juan, Amparo Soler Leal as Leonor, Isabel Mestres as Ana and Alfonso Zambrano as Pedro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Playing Parents has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $278.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playing Parents page.
If you liked it. Fans of Playing Parents tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Playing Parents (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playing Parents change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playing Parents worth watching?
- Playing Parents holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playing Parents?
- Playing Parents stars José Luis López Vázquez, Amparo Soler Leal, Isabel Mestres, Alfonso Zambrano and Josep Castillo Escalona.
- When was Playing Parents released?
- Playing Parents was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.