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Parenthood

Movie·1989·Comedy, Drama·2h 4m·6.7 (721)·Directed by Ron Howard

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The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.

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Steve MartinSteve MartinGil BuckmanMary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenKaren BuckmanDianne WiestDianne WiestHelen Buckman Lampkin BowmanJason RobardsJason RobardsFrank BuckmanRick MoranisRick MoranisNathan HuffnerTom HulceTom HulceLarry BuckmanMartha PlimptonMartha PlimptonJulie Buckman-Lampkin HigginsKeanu ReevesKeanu ReevesTod Higgins

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