1967
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The story of "On Golden Pond" begins with the arrival of an old, long-married couple (Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn) at the lakeside cottage where they have summered for many years. They know each other very well.
Cantankerous retiree Norman Thayer (Henry Fonda) and his conciliatory wife, Ethel (Katharine Hepburn), spend summers at their New England vacation home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond.
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- Mark Rydell
- PG
- Katharine Hepburn
On Golden Pond is a rare and beautiful movie, radiating with humanity. Ernest Thompson has adroitly adapted his successful play to the screen, adding pictorial scope without sacrificing the...
On Golden Pond has three of cinema's best performances by Henry Fonda, Katherin Hepburn, and Jane Fonda. I had expected good performances by Henry Fonda, who was also amazing in 12 Angry Men, and Hepburn, who has been amazing more times to count.
Retired professor Norman Thayer (Henry Fonda) and his wife Ethel (Katharine Hepburn) spend summers at Golden Pond, but this year they'll come to know their grown daughter, a teen visitor, and each other a little better.
- Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Katharine Hepburn
- Mark Rydell
- Live Entertainment
Feb 12, 1982 · On Golden Pond: Directed by Mark Rydell. With Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon. Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter Chelsea.
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On Golden Pond received widespread critical acclaim, with critics highlighting the screenplay and performances of the cast (particularly of Hepburn and Henry Fonda). The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 91% based on 44 reviews, with an average rating of 7.7/10.
