- Actors: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman
- Directors: Mark Rydell
- Writers: Ernest Thompson
- Producers: Bruce Gilbert
- Format: Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Lions Gate
- Release Date: Dec 16 2003
- Run Time: 109 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000JBALO
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Writer Ernest Thompson, who came up with the original stage play of On Golden Pond and adapted it for film, is lucky to have two giants of the screen give dignity and breadth to his sometimes trite dialogue. Henry Fonda, in his last role, plays a prickly English professor at the disagreeable age of 80. Visiting his summer house by a Maine lake with his wife (Katharine Hepburn), the old man forges an unlikely bond with a lonely boy, comes to terms with his daughter (Jane Fonda) and suffers disorienting effects of mild dementia. Even playing a tired old man, Fonda is an absolute lion of a movie star, and Hepburn brings her special spirit to the part of his worried bride. The onscreen relationship between Henry and Jane Fonda naturally makes one think about their much-discussed difficulties off screen, but that's a side benefit in a movie that is really just a celebration of simple human decency. Directed by Mark Rydell (Harry and Walter Go to New York). --Tom Keogh
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Writer Ernest Thompson, who came up with the original stage play of On Golden Pond and adapted it for film, is lucky to have two giants of the screen give dignity and breadth to his sometimes trite dialogue. Henry Fonda, in his last role, plays a prickly English professor at the disagreeable age of 80. Visiting his summer house by a Maine lake with his wife (Katharine Hepburn), the old man forges an unlikely bond with a lonely boy, comes to terms with his daughter (Jane Fonda), and suffers disorienting effects of mild dementia. Even playing a tired old man, Fonda is an absolute lion of a movie star, and Hepburn brings her special spirit to the part of his worried bride. The onscreen relationship between Henry and Jane Fonda naturally makes one think about their much-discussed difficulties offscreen, but that's a side benefit in a movie that is really just a celebration of simple human decency. Directed by Mark Rydell (Harry and Walter Go to New York). The DVD release has widescreen presentation, director's commentary, documentary footage on the making of the film, theatrical trailer, notes and information about the production, and optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful movie...but,
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This review is from: On Golden Pond (DVD)
Such a wonderful movie package--beautiful music, locations, and acting--of a wonderful story. It could have been made even more special WITHOUT the profanity--GDs and BSs especially. Such language may be common place in the 80's but some people such as I prefer not to listen to it--especially in the presence of children.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Golden Treasure,
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This review is from: On Golden Pond (VHS Tape)
This review refers to the VHS edition .....Old age and all the problems that go with it, have turned Norman Thayer(Henry Fonda)into a curmudgeon.He is forgetful and thoughts of dieing are foremost in his mind. It doesn't seem to bother his wife Ethel much though(Katherine Hepburn).Always in high spirits and happy to be alive. Her biggest woe is worrying about him. The Thayers are spending their 48th year at their summer home On Golden Pond. It will be Norman's 80th birthday, and joining in the celebration will be their daughter Chelsea(Jane Fonda), who Norman has never been able to connect with emotionally. Chelsea brings with her to the lake her fiance(Dabney Coleman) and his 13 year old son Billy(Doug McKeon)who has some emotional problems of his own. Billy is left to spend the summer with the older couple, which was not what the 13 year old had in mind for a fun vacation.Norman and Billy form an unusal bond over the summer as Ethel watches her husband's renewed zest for life. The film is one of those that the expression "I laughed. I cried" really is true. The story is an emotional rollercoaster, that you'll want to watch over and over.Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn shine and both recieved best Acting awards in 1981 for their on screen magic. All I could see in the scenes with Henry and Jane together was love. Even when their characters were at odds they too loved each other, and managed to work through it.An incredible acting job by the young Doug McKeon, and Coleman excellent as he goes toe to toe with Henry Fonda. The music and the scenery are as beautiful as the movie. The pond with the sun shining, the woodsy areas, the loons ever present, were a joy to watch. Directed by Mark Rydell, who seemed to find the beauty of life. Fonda's last film, he left us with one that we can treasure for years to come. Kick back and enjoy.........Laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD : "On Golden Pond",
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This review is from: On Golden Pond (Special Edition) (DVD)
This is an excellent movie. We orginally saw this in a theater many years ago. It is an emotional story! A "grouchie old man" forms a wonderful relationship forms a great relationship with a boy through taking him fishing. The boy's father eventually marries the man's daughter and thus becomes his grandchild. The daughter has not had a good relationship with her father but because of the positive relationship between the man and boy the daughter has a new positive relationship with her father.We enjoyed the "special features" section of the DVD to learn more about the production of the show and the people behind the scenes. We are very pleased with our purchase. It is a movie that has been out for several years but we would recommend it to people. The emotions in the movie are as applicable today as they were when the movie was made. The actors did an excellent job. GB
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