PARENTHOOD

Steve Martin, Dianne Wiest, Mary Steenburgen, Jason Robards,

Rick Moranis, Keanu Reeves, Martha Plimpton, Tom Hulce

Universal; Directed by Ron Howard

Rated PG-13; 124 minutes; 1989

From Ron Howard the director of "NIGHT SHIFT," "SPLASH," "BACKDRAFT" and "FAR AND AWAY" comes this hilarious boxoffice hit about life, love and the gentle art of raising children. An all-star ensemble cast including Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton and Keanu Reeves bring this rather unconventional American family to life as the film touchingly covers the range of the family experience through a series of emotional and funny events that are certain to warm your audience’s hearts.

Reviews

"Two thumbs up for PARENTHOOD!"

— SISKEL & EBERT

"PARENTHOOD is a wonderful film. One of the year’s best."

— Michael Medved, SNEAK PREVIEWS

"Family life was never so much fun! PARENTHOOD is Ron Howard's best yet. Steve Martin is marvelous in the performance we've been waiting for."

— David Sheehan, KNBC-TV

"PARENTHOOD is heartfelt and howlingly comic. Steve Martin's performance is solid gold."

— Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

"You laugh, then you find you have a lump in your throat. PARENTHOOD is a movie whose emotional range is close to ‘TERMS OF ENDEARMENT’. . . Ron Howard’s touch hasn't been this sure since ‘Splash’; he’s woven this enormous cast into a touching ensemble."

— David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"PARENTHOOD is a wonderful film. One of the year’s best."

— Michael Medved, SNEAK PREVIEWS

"A 10+. PARENTHOOD is the funniest, most wonderful adult family movie to come along in a long time! It's the best of its kind since ‘MOONSTRUCK’ - even better. Brilliant writing direction and performances . . . "

— Gary Franklin, ABC-TV

"PARENTHOOD is one great American movie!"

— Ralph Noval, PEOPLE MAGAZINE

"More good, solid performances in PARENTHOOD that in any other movie this year."

— Richard Schickel, TIME MAGAZINE

"Whether you're a son, daughter, parent or grandparent, Ron Howard’s PARENTHOOD will make you feel good."

— Sandie Newton, HOLLYWOOD INSIDER

"PARENTHOOD is one you don't want to miss. Steve Martin really shines in this comedy about family life, and his co-stars—a dream cast!"

— Mary Horner, SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE

BLURBS

Student favorites Steve Martin and Keanu Reeves star in this sure-fit hit.