Drunk Parents

Drunk Parents

Year: 2019

Runtime: 97 min

Language: English

Director: Fred Wolf

Comedy

Frank and Nancy Teagarten appear to live a comfortable, affluent life, but a sudden financial crisis threatens everything they’ve built. Determined to maintain their image, the couple attempts to keep their struggles hidden. A night of excessive drinking and poor judgment leads to a series of increasingly chaotic events, jeopardizing their reputation and spiraling their lives into unexpected turmoil as they desperately try to avoid exposure.

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1

Sending Off Rachel

Frank and Nancy prepare to send their only daughter, Rachel, off to college. This marks a significant change in their family dynamic as they face the upcoming empty nest syndrome.

College
2

Financial Struggles Begin

Upon returning home from dropping off Rachel, Frank and Nancy are confronted with the harsh reality of their dwindling finances. Their investment in a medical device for heart surgeries has backfired due to negative media coverage.

Grand British-style home
3

Repo Man Encounter

Their car is repossessed, adding to their anxiety. In a moment of vulnerability, they share their financial woes with the repo man, who surprisingly agrees to postpone reporting their absence.

Home
4

The Secret Garage Sale

To maintain appearances, Frank and Nancy decide to hold a secret garage sale at night. Fueled by alcohol, they begin to sell off their valuable possessions to support Rachel’s education.

Their garage
5

Neighborly Discontent

Nancy expresses her frustration over the clutter generated by their expensive but rarely used items, like the $2000 Breville Coffee Machine. This reflects their internal struggle between maintaining status and facing reality.

Home
6

Misguided Theft

In a moment of desperation, Frank decides to take some of their neighbor Nigel’s expensive wine for their sale. Nancy jokingly suggests they should list Nigel’s house on Craigslist, highlighting their reckless decision-making.

Nigel's house
7

Renting Nigel's House

Things take an unexpected twist when their garage sale gets little attention. While drunk, they accidentally publish an ad for renting Nigel’s house, leading to a quick and lucrative deal with Carl.

Garage Sale
8

Carl's Arrival

Carl replies to the ad and pays Frank and Nancy $25,000 in advance rent. Unknown to them, Carl harbors a dark past as a level 3 sex offender, which creates tension for the couple.

Their home
9

Kidnapped by Mistake

In a surprising turn of events, masked goons kidnap Frank and Nancy, thinking they are the sex offenders. This perilous situation further complicates their already chaotic lives.

Unknown
10

Seeking Refuge

After their release, Frank and Nancy are too scared to return home and choose to stay at Bob's house. Their decision leads to awkward situations, especially while sharing beds with Bob's twins.

Bob's house
11

Renting to Wayne

In need of a place to stay after being kicked out of Bob's house, the couple reluctantly rents out Nigel's property to an eccentric character named Wayne. Their living situation continues to spiral downward.

Nigel's house
12

Confrontation with Carl

Amidst their troubles, Nancy discovers Carl in the ransacked house they previously rented. In a dramatic encounter, she is trapped by Carl, leading to a new level of crisis for the couple.

Abandoned property
13

The Truth About Carl

After managing to escape, Nancy learns the true story behind Carl’s criminal past—a comical misunderstanding. This sheds new light on the misadventures they have been facing.

Unknown
14

A New Opportunity

Frank learns about a job opportunity that involves theft, but he pivots after noticing their kidnapping video gaining traction online. This event becomes a pivotal point in shifting their fortunes.

Frank's workplace
15

Pitching Yard Bay

The couple presents their idea, 'Yard Bay', to affluent friends, which leads to a successful investment. This investment becomes a symbol of hope as they navigate towards stability.

Two months later Friends' gathering

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