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Parents

1989 American black comedy horror film directed by Bob Balaban, in which a 1950s suburban boy suspects his parents of cannibalism, starring Randy Quaid.

5.8 Mediocre

apps Top Parents Alternatives

The top alternative to Parents in 2026 is Fargo (TV series) with a score of 9.1/10, followed by M*A*S*H (TV series) (9.0) and The Favourite (8.9).

Fargo (TV series)

Fargo is a critically acclaimed television series drawing inspiration from the Coen brothers’ film. The show explores da...

Midwest Crime TV 2010S 2020S

9.1 Excellent

MAS*H (TV series)

M*A*S*H is a long-running American television series blending dark comedy and medical drama set during the Korean War. T...

TV Sitcom War 1970S 1980S

9.0 Excellent

The Favourite

The Favourite is a British black comedy film set in early 18th century England. It depicts the complex and often ruthles...

Film Period 2010S Lanthimos

8.9 Great

I'm Alan Partridge

I’m Alan Partridge is a British television series created in the early 2000s. The show follows the hapless and increasin...

TV British 2000S Cringe

8.8 Great

What We Do in the Shadows (TV)

“What We Do in the Shadows is a television series presented as a mockumentary following the daily lives of three vampire...

TV Horror Comedy 2010S 2020S Vampire Mockumentary

8.6 Great

Shameless (UK)

Shameless is a British television series known for its dark humor and portrayal of a deeply dysfunctional family living...

TV British Dysfunctional Family Poverty

8.5 Great

Patriot (Amazon)

Patriot is an Amazon television series blending dark humor with espionage themes. The show follows a CIA analyst who dis...

Amazon TV Dark 2010S

8.5 Great

Review (Comedy Central)

Review is an American television series blending dark comedy and satire. The show’s notable meta narrative follows a fic...

American Meta TV 2010S

8.3 Great

Thoroughbreds

2017 American black comedy thriller written and directed by Cory Finley, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke as tw...

Film Teen 2010S Cold

7.6 Good

Bad Boy Bubby

1993 Australian black comedy-drama directed by Rolf de Heer, following a man in his 30s who escapes lifelong isolation e...

Australian Film Surreal Cult

7.4 Good

Igby Goes Down

2002 American black comedy written and directed by Burr Steers, starring Kieran Culkin as a cynical teenager fleeing his...

Film Dark Family Dysfunction Coming Of Age

7.3 Good

The Opposite of Sex

1998 American black comedy written and directed by Don Roos, starring Christina Ricci as a manipulative teenager who upe...

Family Film Dark Comedy 1990S

7.2 Good

Problemista

2023 American black comedy written and directed by Julio Torres, starring himself as a Salvadoran immigrant navigating t...

INDIE Film Surreal 2020S

7.0 Good

Noises Off

1992 American film of Michael Frayn's 1982 British stage farce, directed by Peter Bogdanovich, depicting the escalating...

Film 1990S Farce Theatre

6.8 Fair

Sausage Party

2016 American adult animated black comedy directed by Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon, notable as one of the first R-rate...

Food Film Animated 2010S

6.8 Fair

The Shape of Things

2003 American film written and directed by Neil LaBute, adapted from his own stage play, examining manipulation and iden...

Film Dark 2000S Manipulation

6.4 Fair

The Loved One

1965 American black comedy film directed by Tony Richardson, adapted from Evelyn Waugh's 1948 novel, satirizing US funer...

American Satire Film 1960S

6.2 Fair

The Ice Harvest

2005 American black comedy crime film directed by Harold Ramis, starring John Cusack as a mob lawyer who steals from his...

Crime Film 2000S Noir

6.1 Fair

Drop Dead Fred

1991 British-American fantasy comedy directed by Ate de Jong, starring Rik Mayall as a chaotic imaginary friend who reap...

Film British Surreal 1990S

5.0 Mediocre

The Bronze

2015 American black comedy co-written by Melissa Rauch, who stars as a foul-mouthed former Olympic bronze medalist gymna...

Athlete Film 2010S Self Loathing

4.8 Poor

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative	Score	vs Parents	Action
Fargo (TV series) Black Comedy Midwest Crime TV	9.1 Excellent	+3.3	Compare
MAS*H (TV series) Black Comedy TV Sitcom War	9.0 Excellent	+3.2	Compare
The Favourite Black Comedy Film Period 2010S	8.9 Great	+3.1	Compare
I'm Alan Partridge Black Comedy TV British 2000S	8.8 Great	+3.0	Compare
WH What We Do in the Shadows (TV) Black Comedy TV Horror Comedy 2010S 2020S	8.6 Great	+2.8	Compare
Shameless (UK) Black Comedy TV British Dysfunctional Family	8.5 Great	+2.7	Compare
PA Patriot (Amazon) Black Comedy Amazon TV Dark	8.5 Great	+2.7	Compare
Review (Comedy Central) Black Comedy American Meta TV	8.3 Great	+2.5	Compare
Thoroughbreds Black Comedy Film Teen 2010S	7.6 Good	+1.8	Compare
Bad Boy Bubby Black Comedy Australian Film Surreal	7.4 Good	+1.6	Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Parents?

The top alternatives to Parents in 2026 include Fargo (TV series), M*A*S*H (TV series), The Favourite, I'm Alan Partridge, What We Do in the Shadows (TV). Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.

How does Parents compare to its competitors?

Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Parents scores 5.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.

Is Parents worth it in 2026?

Parents scores 5.8/10 in the Black Comedy category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.

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How many alternatives to Parents are there?

Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Parents in the Black Comedy category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.

Which Parents alternative has the highest rating?

Fargo (TV series) currently holds the highest rating among Parents alternatives with a score of 9.1/10.

Can I use Fargo (TV series) instead of Parents?

Fargo (TV series) is one of the top-rated alternatives to Parents. While they serve similar purposes in the Black Comedy space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.

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Parents vs Fargo (TV series): which is better?

Parents scores 5.8/10 while Fargo (TV series) scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

Parents vs M*A*S*H (TV series): which is better?

Parents scores 5.8/10 while M*A*S*H (TV series) scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

Parents vs The Favourite: which is better?

Parents scores 5.8/10 while The Favourite scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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