Parenthood
It could happen to you.
1989 • 124 min • Comedy · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 67 Audience · 741 · 100%
A multi-generational family navigates the joys and challenges of raising children, dealing with different parenting styles, personal struggles, and unexpected life events. It
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some arguments and yelling among family members
- Brief drug use shown at a party
- A character struggles with gambling addiction
What it models well
- Family support and unconditional love
- Accepting imperfections in others
- The commitment of parenting
- Finding joy in everyday life
Talk about it after
- The challenges and rewards of raising children
- Different approaches to parenting
- Dealing with family expectations
- How to support family members through tough times
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Top billed cast
Director: Ron Howard • Crew: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Ron Howard, Babaloo Mandel
Trailers & clips
Cowboy Dad Saves the Day
Steve Martin on PARENTHOOD
Bryce Dallas Howard announces PARENTHOOD for AFI Movie Club
Parenthood (1989) Trailer
Parenthood Movie Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (741)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $126,297,830
- IMDb
- tt0098067