On Golden Pond (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1981, On Golden Pond is a drama and romance film directed by Mark Rydell, running about 109 minutes. “When life is at its finest... when love is at its fullest...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.
Who’s in it. On Golden Pond stars Katharine Hepburn as Ethel Thayer, Henry Fonda as Norman Thayer Jr., Jane Fonda as Chelsea Thayer Wayne and Doug McKeon as Billy Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, On Golden Pond has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $119.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Golden Pond page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Golden Pond tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Golden Pond (1981)?
- In US, On Golden Pond is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On Golden Pond worth watching?
- On Golden Pond holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On Golden Pond?
- On Golden Pond stars Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon and Dabney Coleman.
- When was On Golden Pond released?
- On Golden Pond was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.