Synopsis
Curmudgeon Norman is estranged from his daughter Chelsea. Nevertheless, at Golden Pond he and his wife agree to look after Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms.
Scores
Overall Score
84.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
95.8%
Review Aggregate
85.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, emotional, christmas. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlyemotionalchristmasfunnycharacter-drivenlighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Hepburn | 1981 | $978,000 | $3,375,000 | (est) |
| Henry Fonda | 1981 | $602,000 | $2,078,000 | (est) |
| Jane Fonda | 1981 | $453,000 | $1,564,000 | (est) |
| Doug McKeon | 1981 | $371,000 | $1,279,000 | (est) |
| Dabney Coleman | 1981 | $317,000 | $1,094,000 | (est) |
| William Lanteau | 1981 | $279,000 | $963,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count45
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes36,843
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1981 | $119,285,430 | $411,659,400 |
| International | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1981 | $119,285,430 | $411,659,400 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1981 | $59,642,715 | $205,829,700 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1981 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1981 | $9,844,000 | $33,972,088 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1981 | $8,368,000 | $28,878,345 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1981 | $41,749,900 | $144,080,790 |
| Total Revenues | 1981 | $119,604,616 | $412,760,924 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1981 | $15,000,000 | $51,765,677 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1981 | $12,101,000 (est) | $41,761,097 (est) |
| Participations | 1981 | $9,568,000 | $33,019,600 |
| Residuals ? | 1981 | $3,343,000 | $11,536,844 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1981 | $3,000,000 | $10,353,135 |
| Total Expenses | 1981 | $43,012,000 | $148,436,352 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1981 | $76,592,616 | $264,324,571 |
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