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Parenthood (1989)
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Reviews Counted:15
Fresh:7
Rotten:8
Average Rating:2.1/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: The trials and tribulations of middle-class family life are depicted in director Ron Howard's humorous and loving ode to the joys of parenthood. Middle-manager Gil Buckman struggles to reconcile... The trials and tribulations of middle-class family life are depicted in director Ron Howard's humorous and loving ode to the joys of parenthood. Middle-manager Gil Buckman struggles to reconcile his ambitions at work with his loyalty to his family, particularly to his troubled son, Kevin. His divorced sister Helen has a sullen and withdrawn son and a sexually active teenage daughter. Gil's other sister, Susan, is a schoolteacher married to an ambitious yuppie determined to make a genius of their 3-year-old daughter. Their long-lost brother, the irresponsible Larry, has always been daddy's favorite and returns home with an illegitimate son named Cool. [More]
Starring: Steve Martin, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Rick Moranis
Starring: Steve Martin, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Rick Moranis, Tom Hulce, Dianne Wiest, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Joaquin Phoenix
Director: Ron Howard
Director: Ron Howard
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Release:
Jun 21, 2009
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Snap Case
- Special Edition
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
- Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - French
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
- Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Featurette:
- 1. ART IMATING LIFE
- 2. FAMILY REUNION
- 3. Words And Music
Reviews for Parenthood
Its very existence means "the best film Ron Howard directed" is, lamentably, not a backhanded compliment.
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