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On Golden Pond

  • 19811981
  • PGPG
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
31K
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POPULARITY
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Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Jane Fonda, and Doug McKeon in On Golden Pond (1981)
Trailer for On Golden Pond
Play trailer1:48
2 Videos
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  • Drama
Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter Chelsea. At Golden Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and... Read allNorman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter Chelsea. At Golden Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms.Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter Chelsea. At Golden Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,900
311
  • Director
    • Mark Rydell
  • Writer
    • Ernest Thompson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Katharine Hepburn
    • Henry Fonda
    • Jane Fonda
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Rydell
  • Writer
    • Ernest Thompson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Katharine Hepburn
    • Henry Fonda
    • Jane Fonda
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 146User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 14 wins & 23 nominations total

    Videos2

    On Golden Pond: Special Edition
    Trailer 1:48
    On Golden Pond: Special Edition
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 17
    Video 32:48
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 17

    Photos88

    Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn in On Golden Pond (1981)
    Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, and Jane Fonda in On Golden Pond (1981)
    Jane Fonda in On Golden Pond (1981)
    Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn in On Golden Pond (1981)
    Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Jane Fonda, Dabney Coleman, and Doug McKeon in On Golden Pond (1981)
    Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, and Doug McKeon in On Golden Pond (1981)
    3631-14 Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda in "On Golden Pond" © 1981 Universal MPTV
    3631-15 Henry and Jane Fonda, Katharine Hepburn in "On Golden Pond" © 1981 Universal  MPTV
    3631-17 Katharine Hepburn and Director Mark Rydell on the  set of "On Golden Pond" © 1981 Universal MPTV
    3631-9 Katharine Hepburn in "On Golden Pond"
    James Earl Jones at an event for On Golden Pond (1981)
    James Earl Jones and Leslie Uggams at an event for On Golden Pond (1981)

    Top cast

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    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
    • (as Chris Rydell)
    Troy Garity
    Troy Garity
    • Young Boy on Jetty
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Rydell
    • Writer
      • Ernest Thompson(screenplay) (based on his play)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The brown Fedora worn by Henry Fonda belonged to Spencer Tracy and was given to Fonda by Katharine Hepburn on the first day on the set. Fonda, overwhelmed with the gesture, painted a still life watercolor of the three hats he wore in the film and gave the original to Hepburn as a gift. He had 200 lithographs made of the painting and sent one to every person who worked on the film. Each copy was numbered and personally signed by Fonda thanking each person by name. In her autobiography, Hepburn wrote that she gave the painting to screenwriter Ernest Thompson. After Fonda's death, she found the painting to be a sad reminder of him and Tracy.
    • Goofs
      The numbers of the pump show the cost of fuel to be 67.9 cents per gallon with a total cost of $19.00. The price of gasoline in 1981 was around $1.30 per gallon. However, old pumps were not capable of charging more than 99.9 cents per gallon, so they were set to half the price, and the total was then doubled. That is why the teenager asks for $38.00.
    • Quotes

      Billy Ray: So, I heard you turned 80 today.

      Norman: Is that what you heard?

      Billy Ray: Yeah. Man, that's really old.

      Norman: You should meet my father.

      Billy Ray: Your father's still alive?

      Norman: No, but you should meet him.

    • Alternate versions
      When premiered on TV, an extra credit dedicated to Henry Fonda was added to the final credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into Reflections on Golden Pond (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday to You
      (1893) (uncredited)

      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill

      Sung by all for Norman's birthday

    User reviews146

    Review
    Top review
    The tale of true and everlasting love
    It's not many years ago I watched this film for the first time. Had to admit that before watching it I was a bit skeptical, I thought it would be just one of those boring hyper-romantic films but....

    Finally when I got the chance to watch it I was breathtaken! This film is simply a masterpiece of a time that, unfortunately, is long gone. A time where love could last a lifetime and still be beautiful at the end of life. How many of those films are made today in this hasty divorce filled time? Not many I'd say!

    It was such a beautiful experience to watch this film and in a strange way it made me also sad. Mainly because today's world isn't like that anymore for how many people can stay in love and care for eachother after 50 years? The theme of everlasting love, knowing eachothers habits through a whole life is really something very very special.

    The roles as the elderly couple were also played with such an honesty that it was amazing and the music plus the landscape and the actual calmness of the film makes it into a film that won't ever be forgotten; at least it shouldn't be!

    Of course it's romantic but it's also realistic and that's what makes it different from other socalled romantic films. There's a catch in it and there's something to think about too!

    The beauty of these two old people and their relationship is something I believe many people will envy. Having been together for half a century and still being so much in love as the film shows.

    A film that ought to be seen by people who still dare to believe in lifelong love and for those who don't - forget about it then you'll just waste your time or think "jee, that's ridiculous"...
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    • AslaugRuotsalainen
    • Jun 16, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Am goldenen See
    • Filming locations
      • Squam Lake, New Hampshire, USA
    • Production companies
      • IPC Films
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $119,285,432
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $89,213
      • Dec 6, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $119,285,432
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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