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Serio-comic look at several generations of a typical middle-class American family. Succeeds nicely with terrific ensemble performances!
Original Release
08/02/1989
US Release
08/02/1989
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Steve Martin | Gil Buckman |
Mary Steenburgen | Karen Buckman |
Dianne Wiest | Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman / Helen Buckman |
Jason Robards | Frank Buckman |
Rick Moranis | Nathan Huffner |
Tom Hulce | Larry Buckman |
Martha Plimpton | Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins / Julie Lampkin |
Keanu Reeves | Tod Higgins |
Harley Jane Kozak | Susan / Susan Buckman |
Dennis Dugan | David Brodsky |
Directors
Writers
Lowell Ganz, Ron Howard, Babaloo Mandel
Cast
Name | Character |
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Steve Martin | Gil Buckman |
Mary Steenburgen | Karen Buckman |
Dianne Wiest | Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman / Helen Buckman |
Jason Robards | Frank Buckman |
Rick Moranis | Nathan Huffner |
Tom Hulce | Larry Buckman |
Martha Plimpton | Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins / Julie Lampkin |
Keanu Reeves | Tod Higgins |
Harley Jane Kozak | Susan / Susan Buckman |
Dennis Dugan | David Brodsky |
Joaquin Phoenix | Garry Buckman-Lampkin / Garry Lampkin |
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 / Cool Buckman |
Lowell Ganz | Stan |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Joseph M. Caracciolo | Executive Producer |
Brian Grazer | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1990 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1990 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
1990 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |