Parenthood
It could happen to you.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$20000000
Revenue
$126297830
Runtime
124 min
Release Date
1989-07-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
670
Vote Average
6.687
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
Helen Shaw
Grandma
Jasen Fisher
Kevin Buckman
Paul Linke
George Bowman
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
Walter von Huene
Opposing Coach
Howie Dorough
Kid in Classroom (uncredited)
Greg Gerard
Doctor Lucas
Paul Keeley
Kevin Buckman - Age 21
Claudio Jacobellis
Student 1 at College
W. Bruce O'Donoghue
Umpire
Hillary Matthews
Student 2 at Collage
Sherry Ferguson
Screaming Co-ed
Todd Hallowell
Track Official
Richard Kuhlman
Young Frank Buckman
Charmin Lee
Nurse at Hospital
Bryce Dallas Howard
Redheaded Audience Girl (uncredited)
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