Parked (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Parked is a 2012 drama directed by Darragh Byrne. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $46.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Darragh Byrne
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Olive Films
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Parked About?
The premise of Parked without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After relocating, Fred, a thoughtful Irishman, finds himself unexpectedly homeless and at a pivotal moment in his life. He grapples with the challenges of his situation while forming an unlikely connection with a spirited young person and a kind music teacher. Through these relationships, Fred begins a journey of self-discovery, seeking to find his place and regain a sense of belonging.
Parked Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- looking at oneself in a mirror
- seagull
- friendship between men
- living in a car
- man wears eyeglasses
- marijuana
- 21 year old
- homeless man
- swimming pool
- ireland
- outsider
- on the dole
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- diving
- best friend
- listening to music
- waves
- aqua aerobics
- black eye
- potted plant
- underwater scene
- harassment
- tree engraving
- beach
- forgiveness
- home
- swimsuit
- welfare
- grace
- dante
- baton
- prejudice
- glasses
- injection
- piano
- life changing meeting
- watch
- crossing paths
- stoned
- kindness
- puzzle
- hoover
- loneliness
- drug dealer
- shoreline
- pool
- hometown
- father son relationship
- drug addict
- musician
- hobby
The Director of Parked
Directed by Darragh Byrne.
- Director Darragh Byrne
Parked Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Parked 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.4
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
16 ratings
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Parked Plot Summary
What happens in Parked from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Having returned to his homeland of Ireland from the UK, Fred finds himself living a reclusive life in his car, ensnared in a frustrating bureaucratic cycle. Without access to social benefits, he is unable to secure a rental room, yet without a permanent address, he remains ineligible for those same benefits. This monotonous existence takes a turn when he unexpectedly forms a friendship with Cathal, a 21-year-old who enjoys a laid-back lifestyle and a penchant for dope. Together, they share moments of laughter and confront the hardships of life, discovering joy in the simplest of pleasures.
Full summary
The whole story of Parked, scene by scene
Parked Box Office & Budget
Parked grossed $46.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $17.6 million came from the US and Canada and $29.3 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$46.9M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $17.6M
- International
- $29.3M
- Budget
- $35M
How Well Do You Know Parked?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Fred's main issue upon returning to Ireland?
Parked Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “轰天复仇” and “파커”.
- Also known as
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- 轰天复仇
- 파커
- Parker：2013
- Паркер
- 帕克
- פארקר
- Nelítostný Parker
- PARKER／パーカー
- 偷天派克
- Паркър
- Parkeris
- 轟天復仇
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- Pārkers
- Tay Trộm Chuyên Nghiệp
- پارکر, პარკერი
- ปล้นมหากาฬ
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Parked FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Parked, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Parked?
Parked runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Parked released?
Parked was released on November 30, 2012.
Who directed Parked?
Parked was directed by Darragh Byrne.
More films by Darragh Byrne How much did Parked make at the box office?
Parked grossed $46.9 million worldwide ($17.6 million domestic, $29.3 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Parked rated?
Parked has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 2.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Parked have a post-credit scene?
No. Parked has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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