Parenthood
“It could happen to you.”
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.
Where to watch Parenthood in United States
Can I watch Parenthood in United States? Parenthood isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Parenthood there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is Parenthood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Parenthood
Parenthood is a 1989 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Ron Howard. The cast is led by Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Parenthood was produced by Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on July 31, 1989, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $126 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Writers
- Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Ron Howard
- Release date
- July 31, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $126 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Parenthood cast & crew
Parenthood was directed by Ron Howard and written by Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, and Ron Howard.
The cast features Steve Martin as Gil Buckman, Mary Steenburgen as Karen Buckman, Dianne Wiest as Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman, Jason Robards as Frank Buckman, Rick Moranis as Nathan Huffner, and Tom Hulce as Larry Buckman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Newman, cinematography is by Donald McAlpine, and it was produced by Brian Grazer and Joseph M. Caracciolo.
Is Parenthood worth watching?
Parenthood holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 756 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Parenthood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Parenthood
Parenthood isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Parenthood
Steve Martin
Gil Buckman
Mary Steenburgen
Karen Buckman
Dianne Wiest
Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman
Jason Robards
Frank Buckman
Rick Moranis
Nathan Huffner
Tom Hulce
Larry Buckman
Martha Plimpton
Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins
Keanu Reeves
Tod Higgins
Harley Jane Kozak
Susan Buckman
Joaquin Phoenix
Garry Buckman-Lampkin
Dennis Dugan
David Brodsky
Eileen Ryan
Marilyn Buckman
Parenthood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Parenthood in United States?
Parenthood is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Parenthood in?
Parenthood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Parenthood?
Parenthood runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Parenthood rated?
Parenthood is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 756 ratings.
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