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Parenthood

Release Date: August 2, 1989

Summary

Parenthood is a comedy about family and raising children directed by Ron Howard. The story revolves around Gil Buckman, a 35 year old sales executive trying to balance his career and his family. The movie features a huge ensemble cast consisting of Gil's wife, father, sisters, brother, and all their children.

Cast

Steve Martin  ...  Gil Buckman
Dianne Wiest  ...  Helen Buckman
Dennis Dugan  ...  David Brodsky
Mary Steenburgen  ...  Karen Buckman
Rick Moranis  ...  Nathan Huffner

Quotes

[after finding her 15-year-old son's bag full of porno tapes]
Helen: l assume you're watching these because you're curious about sex... you know. Or filmmaking.
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