# Parenthood (1989)

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**Runtime**: 124 min
**Genres**: Comedy, Drama
**Directed by**: Ron Howard
**Written by**: Ron Howard, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
**Starring**: Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis, Tom Hulce

> *It could happen to you.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

The Buckman clan pretends dinnertime chaos is teaching values. Between a father’s over-invested parenting and a daughter eloping with a pro golfer no one’s met, they model adulthood daily. Hilariously imperfect, just like every family photo shoot.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, cozy, tender, uplifting

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