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On Golden Pond

1981·Movie·PG·109 min·7.3(513)

When life is at its finest... when love is at its fullest...

For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.

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Where to watch On Golden Pond in United States

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About On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond is a 1981 English-language drama and romance film directed by Mark Rydell. The cast is led by Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium.

On Golden Pond was produced by IPC Films and ITC Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 4, 1981, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $119 million worldwide.

Director
Mark Rydell
Writers
Ernest Thompson
Release date
December 4, 1981
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$119 million
Production
IPC Films, ITC Entertainment
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On Golden Pond cast & crew

On Golden Pond was directed by Mark Rydell and written by Ernest Thompson.

The cast features Katharine Hepburn as Ethel Thayer, Henry Fonda as Norman Thayer Jr., Jane Fonda as Chelsea Thayer Wayne, Doug McKeon as Billy Ray, Dabney Coleman as Bill Ray, and William Lanteau as Charlie Martin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by Billy Williams, and it was produced by Bruce Gilbert.

Is On Golden Pond worth watching?

On Golden Pond holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 513 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, On Golden Pond is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch On Golden Pond

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Cast of On Golden Pond

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Ethel Thayer

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Norman Thayer Jr.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Chelsea Thayer Wayne

Doug McKeon

Doug McKeon

Billy Ray

Dabney Coleman

Dabney Coleman

Bill Ray

William Lanteau

William Lanteau

Charlie Martin

Christopher Rydell

Christopher Rydell

Sumner Todd

Troy Garity

Troy Garity

Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited)

On Golden Pond — FAQs

Where can I watch On Golden Pond in United States?

On Golden Pond is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV in United States.

Is On Golden Pond on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — On Golden Pond is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is On Golden Pond in?

On Golden Pond is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is On Golden Pond?

On Golden Pond runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is On Golden Pond rated?

On Golden Pond is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 513 ratings.

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