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On Golden Pond

2001Movie1 h 40 min

DramaTV Movie
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Ernest Thompson
Written by
Ernest Thompson
Produced by
Samuel Paul
Music by
Anthony Marinelli

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Facts

April 29, 2001 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
April 29, 2001
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Hollywood New England, The Catfish, Calling Parents by Their Name +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is On Golden Pond worth watching?"

Questions about On Golden Pond

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is On Golden Pond worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7).

Is On Golden Pond okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is On Golden Pond plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is On Golden Pond good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.