Summary
Parenthood is an American film comedy-drama first released in 1989,
directed by Ron Howard.
The film stars Steve Martin, Dianne Wiest, Dennis Dugan, Mary Steenburgen and Paul Linke.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Ron Howard
- Script: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Ron Howard
- Photo: Donald McAlpine
- Cast: Steve Martin (Gil Buckman), Dianne Wiest (Helen Buckman), Dennis Dugan (David Brodsky), Mary Steenburgen (Karen Buckman), Paul Linke (George Bowman), Jason Robards (Frank Buckman), Rick Moranis (Nathan Huffner), Tom Hulce (Larry Buckman), Martha Plimpton (Julie Buckman), Keanu Reeves (Tod Higgins), Harley Jane Kozak (Susan Buckman), Joaquin Phoenix (Garry Buckman-Lampkin), Eileen Ryan (Marilyn Buckman), Helen Shaw (Grandma), Jasen Fisher (Kevin Buckman), Alisan Porter (Taylor Buckman), Zachary La Voy (Justin Buckman), Ivyann Schwan (Patty Huffner), Alex Burrall (Cool Buckman), Lowell Ganz (Stan), Rance Howard (Dean at College), Max Elliott Slade (Young Gil Buckman), Clint Howard (Lou), Lamont Lofton (Fotomat Clerk), Erika Rafuls (Amy), Jordan Kessler (Matt), Billy Cohen (Eddie), Isabel Cooley (Barbara Rice), Greg Gerard (Doctor Lucas), Paul Keeley (Kevin Buckman – Age 21), Walter von Huene (Opposing Coach), W. Bruce O’Donoghue (Umpire), Claudio Jacobells (Student 1 at College), Hillary Matthews (Student 2 at College), Sherry Ferguson (Screaming Co-ed), Todd Hallowell (Track Official), Maxie Pontius (Safety Man at Track), Richard Kuhlman (Young Frank Buckman), Brittany Paige Bouck (Dwarf), Jonathan Bouck (Dwarf), Michael Mickens (Dwarf), Aspen Autrey (Dwarf), Lloyd Cleek (Miles), Dana Mark (Audrey), Louisa Marie (Woman Teacher #1), Cyndi Vicino (Woman Teacher #2), Steve Zurk (Highway Policeman), Emil Felski (Doctor at Hospital), Charmin Talbert (Nurse at Hospital), Julie Lander (Student in Hallway), Janet Moore (Irate Woman in Audience), Connie Adams (Cindy), Bryce Dallas Howard (Redheaded Girl in Audience (unconfirmed)), Howie Dorough (Kid in classroom), Jill Gable (Baseball Fan)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 124 min
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Comedy / Drama






