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On Golden Pond (1981)

“When life is at its finest... when love is at its fullest...”

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Plot

In the serene embrace of Golden Pond, retired professor Norman Thayer and his harmonious wife, Ethel, find solace each summer in their quaint New England cottage. The melodies of returning loons echo across the lake, signifying another season of tranquility and reminiscence. However, this year, the tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of their estranged daughter, Chelsea, along with her newly betrothed and his teenage son, Billy. Their appearance is brief, as Europe beckons, but Chelsea feels a growing need to be present for her father's birthday, an event they've missed sharing for years. The couple leaves young Billy behind, setting the stage for an unexpected bond to form between the cantankerous Norman and the spirited teenager. Upon her return, Chelsea finds herself awash in a sea of emotions. Her father's relationship with Billy mirrors the connection she's long yearned for, a bond strained by years of misunderstandings and unspoken words. Now married, Chelsea stands on the precipice of mending this fractured relationship. With the ticking clock of her father's advancing age echoing in her ears, will she finally bridge the gap and communicate with her father, before the loons sing their final song for the summer?

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On Golden Pond is a drama movie featuring Katharine Hepburn.

On Golden Pond is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Crackle, Freevee, Kanopy, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Plex, Plex Player, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV and VUDU Free and it's also available on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and fuboTV.

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