Parenthood
Comedy, Drama
Universal Studios  (1989) 124 mins PG-13

6.9 (14,732 votes)
It could happen to you.

Director Ron Howard teams with Steve Martin and all-star cast to create a hilarious, touching and unforgettable portrait of life's most rewarding occupation: Parenthood. The Buckmans are a modern-day family facing the age-old dilemma of trying to raise children the "right" way. At the center of the storm is Gil (Martin), who manages to keep his unique sense of humor while attempting to maintain a successful career and be a loving husband and parent, all at the same time. As Gil and the rest of the Buckmans discover, being the "perfect" parent often means just letting children be themselves. Mary Steenburgen, Rick Moranis, Tom Hulce, Keanu Reeves, Jason Robards and Dianne Wiest add vibrant performances to this heart-warming comedy....

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Cast and Crew
Keanu Reeves  ......  Tod Higgins
Steve Martin  ......  Gil Buckman
Rick Moranis  ......  Nathan Huffner
Tom Hulce  ......  Larry Buckman
Dianne Wiest  ......  Helen Buckman
Mary Steenburgen  ......  Karen Buckman
Director  .....  Ron Howard
Producer  .....  Brian Grazer; Joseph M. Caracciolo
Writer  .....  Babaloo Mandel; Lowell Ganz
Notes
Filming Locations:
Gainesville, Florida, USA (more)

Trivia:
When Grandma inhales the helium balloon and says that when she was born, Grover Cleveland was president. Helen Shaw (the actress who played her) was born on July 25, 1897, just four months and three weeks after the end of Cleveland's second term. (more)

Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the first Little League game, the player scoring the winning run (2nd across the plate) does not touch home. (more)

Quotes:
[about Todd and Julie's marriage]
Helen: I give them six months. Three, if she cooks.
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations (more)