

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
Click a service to open Parenthood there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Parenthood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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
- Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, 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 Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, 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 721 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
In United States, you can stream Parenthood on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Parenthood on Netflix?
Yes — Parenthood is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸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 721 ratings.











