Parenthood
Parenthood

Parenthood

1989Movie124 minEnglish

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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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Ron HowardGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows the Buckman family, a sprawling clan dealing with the joys and challenges of raising children. From the struggles of potty training and teenage angst to the anxieties of new parenthood and marital strife, the movie offers a humorous and heartwarming look at the ups and downs of family life. Each sibling and their spouse navigate their own parenting dilemmas, often seeking advice and support from one another.

Critical Reception

Parenthood was a critical and commercial success, praised for its relatable portrayal of family dynamics and its blend of humor and pathos. Critics lauded the ensemble cast's performances and Ron Howard's direction, noting its authenticity and emotional resonance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its realistic and humorous depiction of modern family life.
  • The ensemble cast delivers strong, relatable performances.
  • Successfully balances comedic moments with genuine emotional depth.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's humor and its honest portrayal of the everyday struggles and joys of raising a family. Many found the characters and situations to be highly relatable and the movie to be a heartwarming experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Original Song and Best Original Score), and also received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's screenplay was inspired by an earlier 1987 film of the same name, which also explored the theme of parenthood, though with a different cast and story.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"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 be...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

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 R...