Parenthood (1989)
It could happen to you.
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Parenthood rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.1/10· 57K votes
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic82%
TMDb6.664/10· 719 votesWith 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.1/10 on IMDb and 82/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.
About Parenthood
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.
Cast of Parenthood
Steve Martin
as Gil Buckman
Mary Steenburgen
as Karen Buckman
Dianne Wiest
as Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman
Jason Robards
as Frank Buckman
Rick Moranis
as Nathan Huffner
Tom Hulce
as Larry Buckman
Martha Plimpton
as Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins
Keanu Reeves
as Tod Higgins
Harley Jane Kozak
as Susan Buckman
Joaquin Phoenix
as Garry Buckman-Lampkin
Dennis Dugan
as David Brodsky
Eileen Ryan
as Marilyn Buckman
Parenthood facts
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $126.3M
Ranked by the iRankMovies editorial teamUpdated August 2026MethodologyData sources
Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Ensemble cast chemistry captures genuine family authenticity
- •Howard balances humor and heart across multiple narratives
- •Relatable family struggles resonate with broad audiences
What the audience disliked
- •Multiple storylines occasionally create unfocused narrative
- •Tonal shifts between comedy and drama feel abrupt
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