Parenthood
“It could happen to you.”
Synopsis
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
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Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Gil Buckman
Mary Steenburgen
Karen Buckman
Dianne Wiest
Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman
Jason Robards
Frank Buckman
Rick Moranis
Nathan Huffner
Tom Hulce
Larry Buckman
Martha Plimpton
Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins
Keanu Reeves
Tod Higgins
Harley Jane Kozak
Susan Buckman
Joaquin Phoenix
Garry Buckman-Lampkin
Dennis Dugan
David Brodsky
Eileen Ryan
Marilyn Buckman
Helen Shaw
Grandma
Jasen Fisher
Kevin Buckman
Paul Linke
George Bowman
Alisan Porter
Taylor Buckman
Zachary La Voy
Justin Buckman
Ivyann Schwan
Patty Huffner
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 31, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$126.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.31x
+$106.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- Parenthood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $126.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Howard
Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Ron Howard
Randy Newman
Donald McAlpine
Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Brian Grazer, Joseph M. Caracciolo
Department Leadership Roster
Babaloo Mandel
Screenplay
Brian Grazer
Producer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Ron Howard
Director
Daniel P. Hanley
Editor
Mike Hill
Editor
Lowell Ganz
Screenplay
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Artie Malesci
Stunt Coordinator
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Todd Hallowell
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parenthood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parenthood about?
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
Who directed Parenthood?
Parenthood was directed by Ron Howard.
Who stars in Parenthood?
The principal cast of Parenthood includes Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis.
When was Parenthood released and how long is it?
Parenthood was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Parenthood?
Parenthood had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $126.3M at the worldwide box office (6.31 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Parenthood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parenthood was composed by Randy Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parenthood?
Parenthood holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).