On Golden Pond 1981

On Golden Pond 1981
1h 49m | Drama | Release date: February 12, 1982 (United States)

Storyline:

The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage. This summer their daughter Chelsea — whom they haven’t seen for years — feels she must be there for Norman’s birthday. She and her fiance are on their way to Europe the next day but will be back in a couple of weeks to pick up the fiance’s son. When she returns Chelsea is married and her stepson has the relationship with her father that she always wanted. Will father and daughter be able to communicate at last?

User review:

I first saw “On Golden Pond” back in the early 80s and thought it was a very good film. Now, decades later, I decided to re-watch it and thought it was terrific! I think it’s possibly because I am older and can relate a bit more to Norman!

When the story begins, Norman and Ethel Thayer (Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn) arrive at their summer place on the late in the New Hampshire wilderness. Both are elderly and Norman is well aware that this might be the final season he enjoys the home that’s been in their family for many years. What happens next? Just see the film!

The reason to see this film is the acting….and it’s certainly a story that is dependent on acting and not stunts nor action. And, both Fonda and Hepburn are terrific…both earning Oscars for their lovely performances. Additionally, while the story is simple, it’s exquisitely written and is among the better films of the 1980s.

Director: Mark Rydell
Writer: Ernest Thompson
Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Also known as: On Golden Pond
Filming locations: Squam Lake, New Hampshire, USA