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On Golden Pond is a 1981 family drama film directed by Mark Rydell from a screenplay written by Ernest Thompson, adapted from his 1979 play of the same name. It stars Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda (in his final theatrical film), Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman and William Lanteau.
- $15 million
- December 4, 1981
- Bruce Gilbert
- Dave Grusin
Feb 12, 1982 · A retired professor and his wife spend a summer at their cottage on Golden Pond, where they meet their daughter's fiance and his son. The film won three Oscars and features a touching father-daughter relationship.
- Mark Rydell
- 157
- 2 min
A classic film about a long-married couple, their daughter, and their grandson at a lakeside cottage, where they face challenges and conflicts. Ebert praises the acting, the writing, and the message of this treasure of a movie, which he calls simple and rare.
On Golden Pond (1981) Full Cast & Crew. See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro. Directed by. Mark Rydell. Writing Credits. Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Produced by. Bruce Gilbert. ... producer. Music by. Dave Grusin. Cinematography by. Billy Williams. ... director of photography. Editing by. Robert L. Wolfe. ... (edited by)
Cantankerous retiree Norman Thayer and his conciliatory wife, Ethel, spend summers at their New England vacation home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter, Chelsea, visits with her new fiancée and his teenage son, Billy on their way to Europe.
A classic drama starring Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn as an elderly couple facing family conflicts and mortality. See critic and audience ratings, trivia, clips, photos, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Comedy, Drama
- PG
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On Golden Pond. In his final role, Henry Fonda plays Norman Thayer, a prickly retired professor who visits his Maine summer home with his loving wife Ethel (Hepburn). Soon, they are joined by their daughter Chelsea (Jane Fonda), her fiancé Bill, and his son Billy. Norman develops a bond with Billy, providing the framework for a summer in which ...