USA,
1989, 117 min
Directed by:
Gary David GoldbergScreenplay:
Gary David GoldbergCinematography:
Jan KiesserComposer:
James HornerCast:
Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Olympia Dukakis, Kathy Baker, Kevin Spacey, Ethan Hawke, Zakes Mokae, J. T. Walsh, Peter Michael Goetz, Bill Morey, Sprague Grayden (more)VOD (1)
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A son moves in with his aging parents in the hopes of making their final days easier. The care he gives them, and his rekindling of that relationship, helps intensify the one he has with his own son. The film follows the elderly man through sickness and recovery, commenting on the transition of care-giving responsibilities from parent to child. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1990 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Golden Globes
- 1990 - Jack Lemmon (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)