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Parenthood

  • 1989
  • 14A
  • 2h 4m
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Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest, Mary Steenburgen, Zachary La Voy, and Alisan Porter in Parenthood (1989)
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Three Buckman siblings attempt to raise their children - each in their own different style - and deal with the joys and sorrows that the process brings.Three Buckman siblings attempt to raise their children - each in their own different style - and deal with the joys and sorrows that the process brings.Three Buckman siblings attempt to raise their children - each in their own different style - and deal with the joys and sorrows that the process brings.

  • Director
    • Ron Howard
  • Writers
    • Lowell Ganz
    • Babaloo Mandel
    • Ron Howard
  • Stars
    • Steve Martin
    • Mary Steenburgen
    • Dianne Wiest
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    53K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,832
    1,219
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Lowell Ganz
      • Babaloo Mandel
      • Ron Howard
    • Stars
      • Steve Martin
      • Mary Steenburgen
      • Dianne Wiest
    • 159User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Photos51

    Steve Martin in Parenthood (1989)
    Steve Martin and Zachary La Voy in Parenthood (1989)
    Steve Martin and Jasen Fisher in Parenthood (1989)
    Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Joaquin Phoenix, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest, Mary Steenburgen, Alex Burrall, Dennis Dugan, Jasen Fisher, Harley Jane Kozak, Zachary La Voy, Alisan Porter, Eileen Ryan, Ivyann Schwan, and Helen Shaw in Parenthood (1989)
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    Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest, Mary Steenburgen, Zachary La Voy, and Alisan Porter in Parenthood (1989)
    Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Rick Moranis, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest, Mary Steenburgen, Zachary La Voy, and Alisan Porter in Parenthood (1989)
    Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest, Mary Steenburgen, Zachary La Voy, and Alisan Porter in Parenthood (1989)
    Rick Moranis in Parenthood (1989)
    Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Mary Steenburgen, and Ivyann Schwan in Parenthood (1989)
    Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Jason Robards, Dianne Wiest, Mary Steenburgen, Zachary La Voy, and Alisan Porter in Parenthood (1989)

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    Steve Martin
    Steve Martin
    • Gil
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Karen
    Dianne Wiest
    Dianne Wiest
    • Helen
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Frank
    Rick Moranis
    Rick Moranis
    • Nathan
    Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce
    • Larry
    Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton
    • Julie
    Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves
    • Tod
    Harley Jane Kozak
    Harley Jane Kozak
    • Susan
    • (as Harley Kozak)
    Dennis Dugan
    Dennis Dugan
    • David Brodsky
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Garry
    • (as Leaf Phoenix)
    Eileen Ryan
    Eileen Ryan
    • Marilyn
    Helen Shaw
    • Grandma
    Jasen Fisher
    Jasen Fisher
    • Kevin
    Paul Linke
    Paul Linke
    • George Bowman
    Alisan Porter
    Alisan Porter
    • Taylor
    Zachary La Voy
    • Justin
    • (as Zachary Lavoy)
    Ivyann Schwan
    Ivyann Schwan
    • Patty
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Lowell Ganz
      • Babaloo Mandel
      • Ron Howard
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Martha Plimpton plays the older sister of Joaquin Phoenix a.k.a. Leaf Phoenix. In real life, she dated his older brother River Phoenix for nearly five years. River Phoenix and Plimpton also appeared in two movies together.
    • Goofs
      During one of the baseball scenes, a ball is hit into the outfield. The player appears to have caught it, but a ball appears on the ground beside him. Yet when he reaches into his glove to throw the ball home, it is there, while the ball on the ground is still in sight.
    • Quotes

      Helen: It sounds like a boy Garry's age needs a man around the house.

      Tod: Well, it depends on the man. I had a man around. He used to wake me up every morning by flicking lit cigarettes at my head. He'd say, "Hey, asshole, get up and make me breakfast." You know, Mrs. Buckman, you need a license to buy a dog, or drive a car. Hell, you need a license to catch a fish! But they'll let any butt-reaming asshole be a father.

    • Crazy credits
      At the end of the credits: "Caution: Inhaling of helium from balloons is dangerous, and can cause serious injury or death."
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Sex, Lies, and Videotape/Young Einstein/Parenthood/The Music Teacher (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      I Love To See You Smile
      Written and Performed by Randy Newman

      Produced by Lenny Waronker

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

    User reviews159

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    Parenthood
    Winning ensemble comedy about the humurous and tragic tribulations of parenting that is for all ages. Robards is wonderful as the patriarch of the family but it's Martin who stands out, especially in the wonderful "Cowboy" scene. The film is heartfelt and ends on a tender note. Randy Newman leads his through the work with his grand tunes. He was Oscar nominated for his song, "Love to See You Smile." Wiest was also Oscar nominated.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 2, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Portrait craché d'une famille modèle
    • Filming locations
      • Orlando, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,047,830
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,506,450
      • Aug 6, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $126,297,830
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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