Parenthood Movie Review 1989

Four grown siblings and their parents struggle with various levels of parenthood. From the college drop-out, to the nervous single mother, to the yuppie couple raising an overachiever, every possibility is explored, including the perspective from the older generation, portrayed by Robards. Genuinely funny with dramatic moments that work most of the time, with an affecting performance from Martin and Wiest. Director Howard has four kids and was inspired to make this film when on a European jaunt with them.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 124 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Pregnant Pauses, Marriage, Teen Angst, Parenthood, Technicolor Yawn, Family Comedy, Brothers & Sisters

Screenplay

Ron Howard, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel

Cast

Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Tom Hulce, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis, Harley Jane Kozak, Joaquin Rafael (Leaf) Phoenix, Paul (Link) Linke, Dennis Dugan

Cinematography

Donald McAlpine

Director

Ron Howard

Music

Randy Newman

Producer

Imagine Entertainment, Mark Huffam