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On Golden Pond (1981)

Movie ★ 7.3 109 min

Drama Romance

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.

Mark Rydell Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 4, 1981
Runtime
109 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$15.0M
Box office
$119.3M
IMDb
tt0082846
Language
Studio
IPC Films,

Themes

Cast

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 Troy Garity Troy Garity Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is On Golden Pond about?
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.
Who directed On Golden Pond?
On Golden Pond was directed by Mark Rydell.
Who stars in On Golden Pond?
On Golden Pond stars Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon.
When was On Golden Pond released?
On Golden Pond is a 1981 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch On Golden Pond?
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