On Golden Pond

– For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 49 Minutes
Release Year:
1981
On Golden Pond (1981)

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. Norman must find his way through his anger and fear of growing old, while Chelsea struggles to rebuild their relationship. Ethel's consistent support of her "Knight in shining armor" is inspirational in its simplicity. This is a movie to ponder and always keep in your heart.

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Producing Country:
USA, UK
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On Golden Pond (1981) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 Feb 1982

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Mark Rydell

Writer:

Ernest Thompson (screenplay), Ernest Thompson (based on his play)

Main Actors:

Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon

Plot:

The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage. This summer their daughter Chelsea -- whom they haven't seen for years -- feels she must be there for Norman's birthday. She and her fiance are on their way to Europe the next day but will be back in a couple of weeks to pick up the fiance's son. When she returns Chelsea is married and her stepson has the relationship with her father that she always wanted. Will father and daughter be able to communicate at last?

Awards:

Won 3 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 23 nominations.

Production:

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%
Metacritic:
68%