1981 · 109 min · PG

On Golden Pond

Name: On Golden Pond
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1981
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman

Directed by Mark Rydell · Drama, Romance

On Golden Pond (1981) is a Drama film, directed by Mark Rydell set in New England during the 1980s, in summer. It runs 109 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of mortality & aging and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Dave Grusin

Cinematography

Billy Williams

Cast

Katharine HepburnHenry FondaJane FondaDoug McKeonDabney ColemanWilliam LanteauChristopher RydellTroy Garity

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Themes

Mortality & Aging Family & Loyalty

Tone

MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Slow Burn

Based on

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1955
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On Golden Pond

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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