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Parenthood

Parenthood

It could happen to you.

19896.72h 4m

Overview

The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.

Directed by Ron Howard
Written by Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Ron Howard
Produced by Brian Grazer
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $126.3M

Top Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Gil Buckman

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Karen Buckman

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Frank Buckman

Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis

Nathan Huffner

Tom Hulce

Tom Hulce

Larry Buckman

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Tod Higgins

Harley Jane Kozak

Harley Jane Kozak

Susan Buckman

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Garry Buckman-Lampkin

Themes & Keywords

parent child relationshipgrandparent grandchild relationshipdysfunctional familyfamily relationshipsparentingchildren's party

About Parenthood

Parenthood is a comedy, drama film released in 1989 exploring themes of parent child relationship, grandparent grandchild relationship, dysfunctional family, family relationships, parenting, children's party. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest. The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.

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