On Golden Pond

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟑 30/100
Total warning time: 53s
Sex/Nudity: 🟒 10/100 (8s)
  • 🟒 10/100 [00:45:22 - 00:45:30] Brief kissing between an older couple.
Drug Use: 🟒 20/100 (30s)
  • 🟒 20/100 [00:32:15 - 00:32:30] Character smokes a pipe.
  • 🟒 20/100 [01:10:45 - 01:11:00] Character drinks alcohol in a social setting.
Violence: 🟒 15/100 (10s)
  • 🟒 15/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:20] Mild verbal argument between characters.
Strong Language: 🟒 25/100 (5s)
  • 🟒 25/100 [01:05:30 - 01:05:35] Use of mild profanity.
On Golden Pond
Year: 1981
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 68
Votes: 27650
Gross: 119,285,432
Director: Mark Rydell
Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon
Overview: Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter Chelsea. At Golden Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who are the main actors in 'On Golden Pond' (1981)?
A: The main actors in 'On Golden Pond' are Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, and Doug McKeon.
Q: What is the plot of 'On Golden Pond'?
A: 'On Golden Pond' follows an aging couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer, as they spend a summer at their lakeside home. The story explores their relationship with each other and with their estranged daughter, Chelsea, who visits with her fiancΓ© and his son.
Q: Did 'On Golden Pond' win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, 'On Golden Pond' won three Academy Awards: Best Actor for Henry Fonda, Best Actress for Katharine Hepburn, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Ernest Thompson.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'On Golden Pond'?
A: The title refers to the serene and picturesque setting of the Thayers' summer home on Golden Pond, which serves as a backdrop for the emotional and familial themes explored in the film.
Q: How was the relationship between Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda reflected in the movie?
A: In 'On Golden Pond,' Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda play father and daughter, mirroring their real-life strained relationship. The film provided an opportunity for them to work through some of their personal issues, adding depth to their performances.