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On Golden Pond

  • 19811981
  • PGPG
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Jane Fonda, and Doug McKeon in On Golden Pond (1981)
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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
32K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,525
1,564
    • Mark Rydell
    • Ernest Thompson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Katharine Hepburn
    • Henry Fonda
    • Jane Fonda
    • Mark Rydell
    • Ernest Thompson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Katharine Hepburn
    • Henry Fonda
    • Jane Fonda
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 148User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars

    Videos2

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

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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)
      • Mark Rydell
      • Ernest Thompson(screenplay) (based on his play)
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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 reviews148

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    New Hampshire at its finest!
    I grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and was there when this movie was being filmed. It was really quite the local event. On Golden Pond not only showcases the stunning scenery of that region, but Henry Fonda & Kate Hepburn's dynamic performances truly capture the New England spirit. I can't tell you how many Ethel Thayers I met growing up!

    There were three lakes used in the filming. Squam-where the cabin was. Newfound-where Henry fell into the water while fishing, among other shots, and Winnipesaukeee, for most of the aerial shots, and the mail boat. While they did combine the lakes into the fictitious `Golden Pond', what you see on the screen is what those places look like. No post-production trickery here.

    There haven't been a ton of New England movies made. Good Will Hunting and Perfect Storm got a lot of attention, but On Golden Pond, in addition to being one of the finest character studies in film history, perfectly captures New England: beautiful, contemplative, with an understanding that newer isn't necessarily better, and that still waters truly run deep.
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    • Jan 29, 2003

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1982 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Squam Lake, New Hampshire, USA
    • Production companies
      • IPC Films
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
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    • 1 hour 49 minutes
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