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On Golden Pond (1981)

Overview

DramaRomance

For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.

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family relationshipsoptimisticparent child relationshipdaughternew englandsonbased on play or musicalfamily conflictlakefamily holiday+1 more
Mark Rydell

Director

Mark Rydell

ReleasedDec 4, 1981
Runtime1h 49m
StatusReleased
Budget$15M·Revenue$119.3M
ITC Entertainment
IPC Films

Top Cast

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Ethel Thayer

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Norman Thayer Jr.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Chelsea Thayer Wayne

Doug McKeon

Doug McKeon

Billy Ray

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Bill Ray

William Lanteau

William Lanteau

Charlie Martin

Christopher Rydell

Christopher Rydell

Sumner Todd

Troy Garity

Troy Garity

Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited)

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On Golden Pond (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER

On Golden Pond (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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