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The Day My Parents Ran Away
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The Day My Parents Ran Away

1993-12-13 · 96 min · ★ 4.4

Comedy · Family · TV Movie

An irresponsible teen examines his life after his fed-up parents leave him to fend for himself.

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Directors
Martin Nicholson
Production companies
Chanticleer Films, Fox West Pictures, New Line Cinema
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert JayneRobert JayneMatt Miller
Matt FrewerMatt FrewerBob Miller
Blair BrownBlair BrownJudy Miller
Brigid BrannaghBrigid BrannaghMelanie Hope
Martin MullMartin MullNorman Roberts
Seth GreenSeth GreenLeo
Chance QuinnChance QuinnVal
Kevin MeaneyKevin MeaneySam Scott
Ben SteinBen SteinDr. Lillianfarb
Dana KaminskiDana KaminskiMrs. Troy
Peter Michael GoetzPeter Michael GoetzWaldo
Elena WohlElena WohlAndrea
Nick TothNick TothArthur Hope
Charlotte BookerCharlotte BookerMrs. Dawn Hope
Jane AldenJane AldenMillicent
Eric PoppickEric PoppickRoy Yantek
Aaron LustigAaron LustigTeacher Haldeman
Jack ShearerJack ShearerDet. Scatteregia
Ryan AlosioRyan AlosioFine Young Man
Curnal Achilles AulisioBrad

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