

Parenthood(1989)
"It could happen to you."
Overview
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 Martin
Gil Buckman

Mary Steenburgen
Karen Buckman

Dianne Wiest
Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman

Jason Robards
Frank Buckman

Rick Moranis
Nathan Huffner

Tom Hulce
Larry Buckman

Martha Plimpton
Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins

Keanu Reeves
Tod Higgins

Harley Jane Kozak
Susan Buckman

Joaquin Phoenix
Garry Buckman-Lampkin

Dennis Dugan
David Brodsky

Eileen Ryan
Marilyn Buckman

Helen Shaw
Grandma

Jasen Fisher
Kevin Buckman

Paul Linke
George Bowman

Alisan Porter
Taylor Buckman
Zachary La Voy
Justin Buckman

Ivyann Schwan
Patty Huffner

Alex Burrall
Cool Buckman

Lowell Ganz
Stan

Rance Howard
Dean at College

Max Elliott Slade
Young Gil Buckman

Clint Howard
Lou
Lamont Lofton
Fotomat Clerk
Erika Rafuls
Amy
Jordan Kessler
Matt
Billy Cohen
Eddie

Isabel Cooley
Barbara Rice

Walter von Huene
Opposing Coach

Howie Dorough
Kid in Classroom (uncredited)
Greg Gerard
Doctor Lucas

Paul Keeley
Kevin Buckman - Age 21
Claudio Jacobellis
Student 1 at College
W. Bruce O'Donoghue
Umpire

Hillary Matthews
Student 2 at Collage
Sherry Ferguson
Screaming Co-ed
Todd Hallowell
Track Official
Richard Kuhlman
Young Frank Buckman

Charmin Lee
Nurse at Hospital

Bryce Dallas Howard
Redheaded Audience Girl (uncredited)
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