On Golden Pond
"A very rare modern day live TV drama with two legends."
Originally released in 2001. On Golden Pond is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Ernest Thompson.
Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, and Glenne Headly
Synopsis
Character-driven story about an elderly man coming to terms with his age, and the nearing of death; a middle-aged woman attempting to enter into a father-daughter relationship with her dad, whom she has never known closely; and a young teenager dealing with parental divorce. Ethel and Norman Thayer are an old couple living "On Golden Pond". Their daughter, Chelsea, is 42 years old, and has never been married. She is dating a 45 year old dentist, and brings him up to Golden Pond to meet her parents. Her boyfriend, Bill, has a 14 year old son named Billy, who comes along. Young Billy has been virtually raised by his mother, who is newly divorced from his father. The troubled child is left with the elderly Thayers for some time, as his father and Chelsea take off for a tour of Europe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Craig Anderson Productions
- CBS Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Golden Pond about?
Character-driven story about an elderly man coming to terms with his age, and the nearing of death; a middle-aged woman attempting to enter into a father-daughter relationship with her dad, whom sh...
Who directed On Golden Pond?
On Golden Pond was directed by Ernest Thompson.
How long is On Golden Pond?
On Golden Pond has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was On Golden Pond released?
On Golden Pond was released on April 29, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Golden Pond?
The main cast of On Golden Pond includes Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Glenne Headly, Sam Robards, Brett Cullen.