On Golden Pond (1981)

  • PG
  • 11/18/1981 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 49m

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

Overview

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

Ernest Thompson

Screenplay

Donald E. Stewart

Writer

Cast

Katharine Hepburn's headshot

Katharine Hepburn

Ethel Thayer
Henry Fonda's headshot

Henry Fonda

Norman Thayer Jr.
Jane Fonda's headshot

Jane Fonda

Chelsea Thayer Wayne
Doug McKeon's headshot

Doug McKeon

Billy Ray
Dabney Coleman's headshot

Dabney Coleman

Bill Ray
William Lanteau's headshot

William Lanteau

Charlie Martin
Christopher Rydell's headshot

Christopher Rydell

Sumner Todd
Troy Garity's headshot

Troy Garity

Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited)

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