Four Buckman siblings attempt to raise their children - each in their own different style - and deal with the joys and sorrows that the process brings.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Steve Martin | ... |
Gil Buckman
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| Mary Steenburgen | ... |
Karen Buckman
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| Dianne Wiest | ... |
Helen Buckman
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| Jason Robards | ... |
Frank Buckman
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| Rick Moranis | ... |
Nathan Huffner
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| Tom Hulce | ... |
Larry Buckman
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| Martha Plimpton | ... |
Julie Lampkin
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| Keanu Reeves | ... |
Tod Higgins
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| Harley Jane Kozak | ... |
Susan
(as Harley Kozak)
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| Dennis Dugan | ... |
David Brodsky
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| Joaquin Phoenix | ... |
Garry Lampkin
(as Leaf Phoenix)
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| Eileen Ryan | ... |
Marilyn Buckman
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Helen Shaw | ... |
Grandma
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| Jasen Fisher | ... |
Kevin Buckman
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| Paul Linke | ... |
George Bowman
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| Alisan Porter | ... |
Taylor Buckman
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Zachary La Voy | ... |
Justin Buckman
(as Zachary Lavoy)
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| Ivyann Schwan | ... |
Patty Huffner
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Alex Burrall | ... |
Cool
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| Lowell Ganz | ... |
Stan
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| Rance Howard | ... |
Dean at College
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| Max Elliott Slade | ... |
Young Gil Buckman
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| Clint Howard | ... |
Lou - Little League Dad
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Lamont Lofton | ... |
Fotomat Clerk
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Erika Rafuls | ... |
Amy
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Jordan Kessler | ... |
Matt
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| Billy Corben | ... |
Eddie
(as Billy Cohen)
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| Isabel Cooley | ... |
Barbara Rice
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Greg Gerard | ... |
Doctor Lucas
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| Paul Keeley | ... |
Kevin Buckman - Age 21
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Walter von Huene | ... |
Opposing Coach
(as Walter Von)
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W. Bruce O'Donoghue | ... |
Umpire
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Claudio Jacobellis | ... |
Student 1 at College
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Hillary Matthews | ... |
Student 2 at College
(as Hilary Matthews)
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Sherry Ferguson | ... |
Screaming Co-ed
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| Todd Hallowell | ... |
Track Official
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Maxie Pontius | ... |
Safety Man at Track
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| Richard Kuhlman | ... |
Young Frank Buckman
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Brittany Paige Bouck | ... |
Dwarf
(as Brittany Bouck)
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Jonathan Bouck | ... |
Dwarf
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Michael Mickens | ... |
Dwarf
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Aspen Autrey | ... |
Dwarf
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Lloyd Cleek | ... |
Miles
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Dana Mark | ... |
Audrey
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Louisa Marie | ... |
Woman Teacher #1
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| Cyndi Vicino | ... |
Woman Teacher #2
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Steve Zurk | ... |
Highway Policeman
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Emil Felski | ... |
Doctor at Hospital
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| Charmin Lee | ... |
Nurse at Hospital
(as Charmin Talbert)
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Julie Lander | ... |
Student in Hallway
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Janet Moore | ... |
Irate Woman in Audience
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Connie Adams | ... |
Cindy
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| Bryce Dallas Howard | ... |
Redheaded Audience Girl (unconfirmed)
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Matt Baylis | ... |
Kid in Auditorium (uncredited)
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| Howie Dorough | ... |
Kid in Classroom (uncredited)
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| Jill Gable | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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| Danny Gura | ... |
Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
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Ernie Robinson | ... |
Track Official (uncredited)
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BobAndrew Speirs | ... |
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ron Howard | ||
Written by
| Lowell Ganz | ... | (story) & |
| Babaloo Mandel | ... | (story) & |
| Ron Howard | ... | (story) |
| Lowell Ganz | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Babaloo Mandel | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | ... | executive producer |
| Brian Grazer | ... | producer |
Music by
| Randy Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald McAlpine | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Daniel P. Hanley | ... | (as Daniel Hanley) |
| Mike Hill | ... | (as Michael Hill) |
Editorial Department
| Guy Barresi | ... | assistant editor |
| Dale Caldwell | ... | color timer |
| Carolyn Calvert | ... | assistant editor (as Carolyn Horton) |
| Bob Hagans | ... | color timer |
| Ray Sabo | ... | negative cutter |
| Gaston Santiso | ... | assistant editor |
| David Siegel | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Janet Hirshenson | ||
| Jane Jenkins | ||
Production Design by
| Todd Hallowell | ||
Art Direction by
| Christopher Nowak | ||
Set Decoration by
| Nina Ramsey | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth Morley | ||
Makeup Department
| Fern Buchner | ... | makeup artist |
| Donna Battersby Greene | ... | hair stylist (as Donna Green) |
| Romaine Greene | ... | hair stylist |
| Frank Griffin | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Martin |
| Linda Trainoff | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Martin |
| Peter Wrona Jr. | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Joseph M. Caracciolo | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Adler | ... | second assistant director |
| Randy N. Barbee | ... | second second assistant director |
| Joe Napolitano | ... | first assistant director |
| Walter von Huene | ... | second unit director (as Walter Von Huene) |
Art Department
| John Balling | ... | scenic chargeman |
| Lewis Bowen | ... | stand-by scenic artist |
| William A. Cimino | ... | set dresser |
| J. Patrick Coll | ... | property assistant |
| Harold Collins | ... | construction coordinator (as Harold Collins Jr.) |
| James P. Crapser | ... | propmaker |
| Peter Damien | ... | head carpenter |
| Nicklas Farrantello | ... | set dresser (as Nicklas Farrentello) |
| Beth Kuhn | ... | assistant art director |
| Linda Marais | ... | set dresser |
| Danny Rogers | ... | graphic designer |
| Nicholas J. Romanac | ... | property master |
| Dick Tice | ... | lead dresser |
| Norman E. Weber | ... | painter leadman |
| O.C. Whiddon | ... | construction foreman |
| Roger Ragland | ... | lead man (uncredited) |
| Alan S. Reynolds | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Sean Albertson | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Kevin Cerchiai | ... | utility sound |
| Kam Chan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Marty Church | ... | adr mixer |
| Richard S. Church | ... | sound mixer |
| Anthony J. Ciccolini III | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Rick Dior | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dan Edelstein | ... | assistant sound editor (as Daniel Edelstein) |
| Glen Gauthier | ... | boom operator |
| Michael Jacobi | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Ron Kalish | ... | sound editor |
| Richard Q. King | ... | assistant adr editor (as Richard King) |
| Sue Malfitano | ... | apprentice sound editor (as Susan Malfitano) |
| Bitty O'Sullivan-Smith | ... | sound editor |
| Basil Pappas | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Bob Cooper | ... | special effects |
| Kevin Harris | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Tom Akos | ... | stunts |
| Tom Bahr | ... | stunts |
| Nathalie Bechard | ... | stunts |
| Robert Bollinger | ... | stunts |
| Dennis Deveaugh | ... | stunts |
| Alex Edlin | ... | stunts |
| Kelly Erin | ... | stunts |
| Robert Jauregui | ... | stunts (as Bobby Jauregui) |
| Artie Malesci | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Colette Mining | ... | stunts |
| Jim O'Rear | ... | stunts |
| Todd Seeley | ... | stunts |
| Robert Jauregui | ... | stunt double: Steve Martin (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David S. Campbell | ... | first Steadicam assistant (as David Campbell) |
| Phillip V. Caruso | ... | still photographer |
| James P. Crapser | ... | set grip (as Jim Crapser) |
| Richard Falk Jr. | ... | best boy electric (as Rick Falk Jr.) |
| Richard Falk | ... | gaffer (as Dick Falk Sr.) |
| C.W. Fallin | ... | additional camera operator: second unit |
| Luke Halprin | ... | electrician |
| Edward Knott III | ... | dolly grip |
| Ed Knott Jr. | ... | key grip |
| Kevin Knott | ... | set grip |
| Francis Ladeira | ... | rigging electrician (as Frank Ladeira) |
| Mollie S. Mallinger | ... | camera trainee |
| Joe Mast | ... | grip |
| Shawn McFall | ... | set grip |
| Patrick K. Meng | ... | electrician (as Patrick Meng) |
| John C. Moulds | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gary Muller | ... | first assistant camera (as Gary A. Muller) |
| Casey Osborne | ... | rigging grip |
| George Patsos | ... | key grip |
| Tom Priestley Jr. | ... | camera operator |
| Doug Schwartz | ... | second assistant camera (as Douglas Schwartz) |
| Rob Scott | ... | electrician |
| Thomas Smaling | ... | best boy grip |
| William Smaling | ... | electrician (as Bill Smaling) |
| Egon Stephan Jr. | ... | second assistant camera (as Egon Stephan) |
| Craig Tonkin | ... | rigging grip |
| Robert Ulland | ... | steadicam operator (as Bob Ulland) |
| Gary Ware | ... | electrician |
| Bob Wright | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Norman Zuckerman | ... | rigging electrician |
| James Neihouse | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Robin Joy Allan | ... | casting associate (as Robin Allan) |
| Jill Gable | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Ellen Jacoby | ... | location extras casting |
| Mary K. Krausmann | ... | casting assistant: Florida (as Mary Krausman) |
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Melissa Binder | ... | costumer: women |
| Kathy Bird | ... | assistant costumer |
| Mark Burchard | ... | costumer: men |
| Jim McEwen | ... | assistant costumer |
| Lillian Pan | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Dennis Schoonderwoerd | ... | costumer: Mr. Martin |
Location Management
| G.E. Baldwin | ... | location assistant |
| Peggy Coleman | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| Dan Carlin Sr. | ... | music editor |
| Patricia Carlin | ... | assistant music editor (as Patty Carlin) |
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| Kevin Dorsey | ... | vocalist |
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator |
| Becky Mancuso-Winding | ... | music consultant (as Becky Mancuso) |
| Shawn Murphy | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Bob Sanders | ... | trombone |
| Lenny Waronker | ... | soundtrack album producer |
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizer (uncredited) |
| Greg Fulginiti | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cynthia Streit | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| E.W. 'Sonny' Adkins | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Ralph Astarita | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Ted Basso | ... | production van driver operator |
| Bill Battles | ... | transportation captain |
| Steve Duff | ... | driver |
| Doug Wilson | ... | driver: cast |
| John Wiser | ... | picture vehicles (as John Wizer) |
Additional Crew
| Mary Antinozzi | ... | production assistant |
| Ty Arnold | ... | production assistant |
| Sondra Dee Boyachek | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jeff Cannon | ... | production assistant |
| Marion C. Chavarie | ... | production assistant (as Marion Cotto Chavarie) |
| Joseph Esposito | ... | craft service |
| Dean Garvin | ... | production assistant |
| John Gaskin | ... | accountant |
| Susan Gee | ... | production financing |
| David J. Grant | ... | assistant: J. Caracciolo (as David Grant) |
| Wendi Haas | ... | production coordinator |
| Greg Hale | ... | production assistant |
| Megan Harris | ... | production assistant |
| Dennis A. Krick | ... | payroll |
| Andrew Lipschultz | ... | unit publicist |
| Polly Ann Mattson | ... | production assistant |
| Kathleen McGill | ... | account controller |
| Carol Richbart | ... | production assistant |
| Patty Rivers Schisler | ... | assistant accountant (as Patricia Rivers Gillis) |
| Marilyn J. Tillman | ... | craft service (as Marilyn Tillman) |
| Rose Topping | ... | production assistant |
| Jim Tosney | ... | production assistant |
| Louisa Velis | ... | production associate |
| Daniel Wheatcroft | ... | studio executive |
| Joseph Bearman | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Jesse Blanco | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Chris Iller | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Maria Alaina Mason | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Robert Truett | ... | assistant to producer (uncredited) |
| Matthew T. Weiner | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Imagine Entertainment (presents)
- Universal Pictures
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1989) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1989) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1989) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1990) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- Universal Films of India (1991) (India) (theatrical)
- CBS (1992) (United States) (tv)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- BBC One (1993) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2000) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2010) (Canada) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Moviemax Family (2015) (Turkey) (tv) (Cable)
- Fabulous Films (2016) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- WVG Medien (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- WVG Medien (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- 9Go! (2022) (Australia) (tv)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ellen Jacoby Casting (extras casting)
- Ellen Jacoby Casting (casting: Florida)
- Howard Anderson Digital Effects (titles and opticals)
- Warner Bros. Records (soundtrack)
- Magnofex (post-production sound services)
- The Burbank Studios (score recorded at)
- The Complex (score mixed at)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- Pacific Studios II (chromatrans background)
- The City of Orlando (special thanks)
Storyline
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| Taglines | It could happen to you. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $10,506,450, 28 May 1989 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Martha Plimpton plays the older sister of Joaquin Phoenix a.k.a. Leaf Phoenix. In real life, she dated his older brother River Phoenix for nearly five years. River Phoenix and Plimpton also appeared in two movies together. See more » |
| Goofs | Julie is described as having an SAT score of 1291. SAT scores are multiples of 10. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sex, Lies, and Videotape/Young Einstein/Parenthood/The Music Teacher (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Love To See You Smile See more » |
| Crazy Credits | At the end of the credits: "Caution: Inhaling of helium from balloons is dangerous, and can cause serious injury or death." See more » |
| Quotes |
Helen:
I guess a boy Garry's age really needs a man around. Tod: Well, it depends on the man. I had a man around. He used to wake me up every morning by flicking lit cigarettes at my head "Hey, asshole, get up and make me breakfast." You know, Mrs. Buckman, you need a license to buy a dog, or drive a car. Hell, you need a license to catch a fish! But they'll let any butt-reaming asshole be a father. See more » |