Meet the Parents (1992 film)

Meet the Parents is a 1992 independent comedy film directed by Greg Glienna and produced by Mary Ruth Clarke. It served as the basis for the better-known and commercially successful 2000 film of the same name, Meet the Parents, starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller.

The 1992 film stars Greg Glienna as Greg Focker, a man planning to propose to his girlfriend, Pam, but first must endure a weekend visit to her eccentric parents. The humor derives from the awkward situations and misunderstandings that arise between Greg and his future in-laws.

This original version differs significantly from the 2000 remake in terms of plot details, characterizations, and overall tone. While the remake features a more polished and broadly comedic approach, the 1992 film is a low-budget, independent production with a more quirky and understated style of humor. It received limited distribution upon its release.