Parenthood

Parenthood

Director Ron Howard teams with Steve Martin and an 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 (Steve 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, Jason Robards and Dianne Wiest add vibrant performances to this heartwarming comedy that Gannett Newspapers calls "a funny, touching experience that will sweep you away."

Synopsis: Upbeat, widely appealing, well-received mainstream comedy/drama about being a parent. Critics praised solid ensemble cast. This Hollywood entertainment vehicle pleases genre fans seeking likable characters, humorous treatment of daily life.

Production Year: 
1989
Released: 
Thu, 02/04/1999
Run Time Minutes: 
124
Rating: 
PG-13
Genres: 
Comedy
Genres: 
Family
Trailer: 
No
Format Aspect Ratio: 
4x3-Full Screen
Resolution: 
480x720 LowRez
More Information: 
HD-1
Audio Language: 
English
Audio Format: 
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels: 
Dolby Surround
Actors: 
Steve Martin - Gil Buckman
Actors: 
Dianne Wiest - Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman
Actors: 
Dennis Dugan - David Brodsky
Actors: 
Mary Steenburgen - Karen Buckman
Actors: 
Paul Linke - George Bowman
Actors: 
Jason Robards - Frank Buckman
Actors: 
Rick Moranis - Nathan Merrick
Actors: 
Tom Hulce - Larry Buckman
Actors: 
Martha Plimpton - Julie Buckman-Lampkin Hawkes
Actors: 
Keanu Reeves - Tod Hawkes
Actors: 
Harley Jane Kozak - Susan Buckman Merrick
Actors: 
Joaquin Phoenix - Garry Buckman-Lampkin
Actors: 
Eileen Ryan - Marilyn Buckman
Actors: 
Helen Shaw - Grandma
Actors: 
Jasen Fisher - Kevin Buckman
Actors: 
Alisan Porter - Taylor Buckman
Actors: 
Zachary La Voy - Justin Buckman
Actors: 
Ivyann Schwan - Patty Merrick
Actors: 
Alex Burrall - Cool Buckman
Actors: 
Lowell Ganz - Stan
Actors: 
Rance Howard - Dean at College
Actors: 
Max Elliott Slade - Young Gil Buckman
Actors: 
Clint Howard - Lou
Actors: 
Lamont Lofton - Fotomat Clerk
Actors: 
Erika Rafuls - Amy
Actors: 
Jordan Kessler - Matt
Actors: 
Billy Cohen - Eddie
Actors: 
Isabel Cooley - Barbara Rice
Actors: 
Greg Gerard - Doctor Lucas
Actors: 
Paul Keeley - Kevin Buckman Age 21
Actors: 
Walter Von Huene - Opposing Coach
Actors: 
W. Bruce O'Donoghue - Umpire
Actors: 
Claudio Jacobells - Student 1 at College
Actors: 
Hillary Matthews - Student 2 at College
Actors: 
Sherry Ferguson - Screaming Co-ed
Actors: 
Todd Hallowell - Track Official
Actors: 
Maxie Pontius - Safety Man at Track
Actors: 
Richard Kuhlman - Young Frank Buckman
Actors: 
Brittany Paige Bouck - Dwarf
Actors: 
Jonathan Bouck - Dwarf
Actors: 
Michael Mickens - Dwarf
Actors: 
Aspen Autrey - Dwarf
Actors: 
Lloyd Cleek - Miles
Actors: 
Dana Mark - Audrey
Actors: 
Louisa Marie - Woman Teacher #1
Actors: 
Cyndi Vicino - Woman Teacher #2
Actors: 
Steve Zurk - Highway Policeman
Actors: 
Emil Felski - Doctor at Hospital
Actors: 
Charmin Talbert - Nurse at Hospital
Actors: 
Julie Lander - Student in Hallway
Actors: 
Janet Moore - Irate Woman in Audience
Actors: 
Connie Adams - Cindy
Actors: 
Howie Dorough - Kid in classroom
Actors: 
Bryce Dallas Howard - Redheaded Girl in Audience