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On Golden Pond

PG19811h 49mMark Rydell
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 68

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"When life is at its finest... when love is at its fullest..."

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.

DramaRomance
DaughterLakeParent Child RelationshipSonBased On Play Or MusicalFamily RelationshipsFamily HolidayNew EnglandFamily ConflictLake House

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Frequently asked questions

What is On Golden Pond (1981) 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 stars in On Golden Pond?

On Golden Pond stars Katharine Hepburn (Ethel Thayer), Henry Fonda (Norman Thayer Jr.), Jane Fonda (Chelsea Thayer Wayne), Doug McKeon (Billy Ray), Dabney Coleman (Bill Ray). The film was directed by Mark Rydell.

How long is On Golden Pond?

On Golden Pond has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is On Golden Pond worth watching?

On Golden Pond holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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