Parenthood (1989)

Parenthood is very funny, touching, sad, redeeming, and everything I love in a movie. One of the most underated movies of all time. It's hard for me to see why anybody wouldn't enjoy this movie. Tom Hulce as Larry is my favorite character in this and in my opinion does one of the best acting jobs I've ever seen. Amazingly touching and funny performances by Jason Robards, Steve Martin, Diane Weist and Mary Steenburgen and a hilarious part by Clint Howard as an annoying, overzealous father of a boy on the little league team. 10/10

Fmovies: I'm almost 52 and i have gone through many good and bad times in my life, no different that anyone else who was lucky enough to meet the right person and have your own family. But when you think the bad times with your spouse or child are getting the best of you, all you have to do is watch Parenthood and once again feel great about your life and family, no matter how it worked out. You remember to treasure your family. Ron Howard has turned out a bunch of very good movies, but this one is still head and shoulders above the rest. I am not ashamed to admit that i can not watch this entire movie without a box of tissues.

As we have grown older and now a grandparent of 3, we watch this often and find that it is very true. Every child is different and needs to be treated differently. There is no one way to raise a child and this movie reminds us that there are no guarantees of success. It is still one of the best movies made. Although, I also think that "strange brew" is one of my favorites. So, what do I know.

Parenthood fmovies. This is one of Ron Howard's triumphs, and one of the best movies about family relationships.

It's got a dream cast and reads like a who's who of popular 80's actors-Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Keanu Reeves,Dianne Wiest, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce, Harley Kozak, Rick Moranis-and the terrific Jason Robards and an outstanding (albeit young) Joaquin Phoenix. All give phenomenal performances that were tailor made for them. Who else but Steve Martin could be Cowboy Gil? And who but Dianne Wiest could portray a tough as nails, but sweetly feminine single mother? And who else but Keanu Reeves and Martha Plimpton could have been the Romeo and Juliet wannabes Todd and Julie? Some of the situations in the film could seem far-fetched, but the likability of the cast is so immense that you just have to take it as it comes. They make the script work, and Ron Howard's direction is superb.

I have seen this movie several times through the years, and it never gets old, it just gets better. This is absolutely one to own!

This is a flick every parent should see. Steve Martin and Mary Steenburgen play embittered parents raising their 3.4 kids, one of which is emotionally disturbed. It centers around two families who live in the same neighborhood.

Also, Rick Moranis was great in this to, as a father of a daughter who was a child prodigy who knew everything, but how to have fun. Both families go through the struggles, hardships, joys, and the good times of raising children. Whether they're rebellious teenagers or 'black sheep'.

The whole birthday party scene was a real scene stealer! And all the characters from both families and this movie's plot were all very realistic! So, next time movie night is planned for your family, rent Parenthood. I recommend this movie for any family to see! And might I add, Ron Howard's best and most superb film he ever made! I give it 5 stars!

Winning ensemble comedy about the humurous and tragic tribulations of parenting that is for all ages. Robards is wonderful as the patriarch of the family but it's Martin who stands out, especially in the wonderful "Cowboy" scene. The film is heartfelt and ends on a tender note. Randy Newman leads his through the work with his grand tunes. He was Oscar nominated for his song, "Love to See You Smile." Wiest was also Oscar nominated.