Ron Howard’s Parenthood tries to show what parenting is really like, fails.

by MATT STOKES | JULY 10, 2018

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The discussion of Parenthood starts at 10:22.

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Parenthood

Director: Ron Howard

Cast:
Gil: Steve Martin
Karen: Mary Steenburgen
Helen: Dianne Wiest
Frank: Jason Robards
Larry: Tom Hulce
Susan: Harley Jane Kozak
Nathan: Rick Moranis
Todd: Keanu Reeves

Released: August 2, 1989

Domestic Box Office: $100 million

93%

7.0/10

Verdict?

Laci says…

Matt says…

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