# On Golden Pond (1981)

> At a cherished lakeside retreat, an aging couple and their estranged daughter find a tender chance to repair a lifetime of emotional distance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6723

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Mark Rydell
- Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman, William Lanteau, Christopher Rydell, Troy Garity
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082846/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, warm, gentle, quiet evening, family movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and reconciliation unfolds by the tranquil waters of a summer cottage.

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