On Golden Pond (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, On Golden Pond is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ernest Thompson, running about 100 minutes. “A very rare modern day live TV drama with two legends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ethel and Norman Thayer are an old couple living "On Golden Pond". Their daughter, Chelsea, is 42 years old, and has never been married. She is dating a 45 year old dentist, and brings him up to Golden Pond to meet her parents. Her boyfriend, Bill, has a 14 year old son named Billy, who comes along. Young Billy has been virtually raised by his mother, who is newly divorced from his father. The troubled child is left with the elderly Thayers for some time, as his father and Chelsea take off for a tour of Europe. Character-driven story about an elderly man coming to terms with his age, and the nearing of death; a middle-aged woman attempting to enter into a father-daughter relationship with her dad, whom she has never known closely; and a young teenager dealing with parental divorce.
Who’s in it. On Golden Pond stars Julie Andrews as Ethel Thayer, Christopher Plummer as Norman Thayer, Glenne Headly as Chelsea Thayer Wayne and Sam Robards as Bill Ray, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Golden Pond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in On Golden Pond?
- On Golden Pond stars Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Glenne Headly, Sam Robards and Brett Cullen.
- When was On Golden Pond released?
- On Golden Pond was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.