On Golden Pond (1981)
Genre: Drama / Romance
Duration: 109 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda
IMDb score:
7,6 (37.474)
Releasedate: 4 December 1981
On Golden Pond plot
"When life is at its finest... when love is at its fullest..."
Norman and Ethel Thayer, an elderly couple, spend the summer in their lake cottage. On Norman's birthday they are visited by their daughter Chelsea with her fiancé Bill and his son Billy. Chelsea would like to leave Billy with her parents so she can spend a quiet vacation with Bill.
Actors and actresses
Ethel Thayer
Norman Thayer Jr.
Chelsea Thayer Wayne
Billy Ray
Bill Ray
Charlie Martin
Sumner Todd
Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited)
Reviews & comments
Robi
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- 2536 messages
- 2530 votes
I saw this movie for school years ago. I didn't like it then, and I still don't like it. A film about Alzheimer's, aging. The children of the elderly and the grandchildren. In short, simply "life". If it had been even nicer people or if it hadn't been so terribly American on top of it all, the film might have been a little better. But now I still thought it was a boring movie to watch.
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Film Pegasus (moderator films)
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- 31191 messages
- 5473 votes
There isn't much special about the film itself. The film doesn't want to visually outshine or overwhelm. But that's what makes it so good by telling a genuine story. Fonda & Hepburn are very strong. Surprisingly, these two Hollywood legends had never even seen each other before. And then again the first (and only) film of Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda together. Especially both Fonda's and Hepburn act with craftsmanship, but also with so many emotions. Nice simple dialogues too. A wonderful movie!
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james_cameron
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- 7060 messages
- 9825 votes
A bit old-fashioned family drama, clearly based on a play, but worth it because of the excellent cast. Henry Fonda in particular, here in his last role, is very good as the grumpy, secretive father struggling with dementia. The dialogues are strong and often very funny and the characters are nice enough to make this a pleasant viewing experience. Too bad about the syrupy music and the very standard camera work.
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