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6.7/10 1989 2h 4m Released

It could happen to you.

The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.

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Top Cast

Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Gil Buckman
Mary Steenburgen
Mary Steenburgen
Karen Buckman
Dianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman
Jason Robards
Jason Robards
Frank Buckman
Rick Moranis
Rick Moranis
Nathan Huffner
Tom Hulce
Tom Hulce
Larry Buckman
Martha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton
Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
Tod Higgins
Harley Jane Kozak
Harley Jane Kozak
Susan Buckman
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Garry Buckman-Lampkin
Dennis Dugan
Dennis Dugan
David Brodsky
Eileen Ryan
Eileen Ryan
Marilyn Buckman
Helen Shaw
Helen Shaw
Grandma
Jasen Fisher
Jasen Fisher
Kevin Buckman
Paul Linke
Paul Linke
George Bowman
Alisan Porter
Alisan Porter
Taylor Buckman

Reviews

Peter McGinn 9/10

Parenthood is a great movie, and has aged well after 30 years have passed. The writing team included the writers who also gave us two other movies I like: City Slickers and Fever Pitch. Parenthood accomplishes in general what the movie Rain Man did for my wife and me. It reminded us of our autistic daughter And made us laugh at stuff that frustrated us in “real life.“ Similarly Parenthood touches upon a lot of…

kevin2019 8/10

"Parenthood" effortlessly covers all the trials and tribulations, the successes and the failures, the hopes and the disasters of being a parent in the modern age while also managing to underscore some of the truths about the hardships of being both a child and an adult at the same time. According to this film a man's life is all about having to do things while a woman's life is all about responsibility. Life isn't…

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FAQ about Parenthood

What is Parenthood about?
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
When was Parenthood released?
Parenthood was released in 1989.
What genres does Parenthood belong to?
Parenthood is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in Parenthood?
The cast of Parenthood includes Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis.