On Golden Pond

"When life is at its finest... when love is at its fullest..."

Feb 12 1982 PG 1h 49m
Drama

For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.

Plot

The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage. This summer their daughter Chelsea -- whom they haven't seen for years -- feels she must be there for Norman's birthday. She and her fiance are on their way to Europe the next day but will be back in a couple of weeks to pick up the fiance's son. When she returns Chelsea is married and her stepson has the relationship with her father that she always wanted. Will father and daughter be able to communicate at last?

Written by

Ernest Thompson

Directed by

Mark Rydell

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 3 Oscars. 14 wins & 24 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
36,155
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA