

Parenthood
1989-07-31 · 124 min · ★ 6.7
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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Production details
- Directors
- Ron Howard
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 20,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 126,297,830
Top Cast
Steve MartinGil Buckman
Mary SteenburgenKaren Buckman
Dianne WiestHelen Buckman Lampkin Bowman
Jason RobardsFrank Buckman
Rick MoranisNathan Huffner
Tom HulceLarry Buckman
Martha PlimptonJulie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins
Keanu ReevesTod Higgins
Harley Jane KozakSusan Buckman
Joaquin PhoenixGarry Buckman-Lampkin
Dennis DuganDavid Brodsky
Eileen RyanMarilyn Buckman
Helen ShawGrandma
Jasen FisherKevin Buckman
Paul LinkeGeorge Bowman
Alisan PorterTaylor Buckman
Ivyann SchwanPatty Huffner
Alex BurrallCool Buckman
Lowell GanzStanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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