For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.

Editor's Verdict

❌NO

"The primary setting, plot, and thematic elements of 'On Golden Pond' revolve around a summer residency and family dynamics, not the Christmas season. The only detected element is its release year, which is irrelevant to the narrative content."

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Cast & Crew

Katharine Hepburn

Ethel Thayer

Henry Fonda

Norman Thayer Jr.

Jane Fonda

Chelsea Thayer Wayne

DM

Doug McKeon

Billy Ray

Dabney Coleman

Bill Ray

WL

William Lanteau

Charlie Martin

CR

Christopher Rydell

Sumner Todd

TG

Troy Garity

Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited)

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