Parenthood

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Studio: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 120 mins. (NYT)
Running Time: 124 mins. (V)
Country Of Origin: United States
synopsis
A comedy about parenthood, from several points of view.
cast + crew
Director
2nd unit director
From Story
screenplay
From Story
From Story
Screenplay
Producer
Executive Producer
reviews
Source
December 8, 2000
Parenthood

559 (8-24-89)
The prospect of a comedy directed by Ron (Opie) Howard and loaded to bursting with gurgling infants, bratty kids, horny teens and parents who can't cope does not exactly prompt the thrill of anticipation. Howard has done notable work with Splash, Cocoon and the much-underrated Night Shift. Still, the TV sheen on this one suggested something unbearably tweed.

Surprise. Parenthood, heartfelt and howlingly comic, also comes spiced with risk and mischief. Just when you fear the… Continued