The director of "Splash," "Willow" and "Cocoon" brings you a comedy about life, love and the gentle art of raising children.

Starring: Steve Martin, Tom Hulce, Jason Robarbs, Diane Wiest, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Mary Steenburgen, Joaquin Phoenix

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

“My whole life is have to." - Gil Buckman

Why watch this? ... it's great film about a normal family with its traumas, issues and events.

Plot Summary: The film follows the chaotic and often humorous lives of the Buckman family, showcasing the joys and tribulations across multiple generations as they navigate the complexities of raising children. The film explores various parenting styles and the challenges each family member faces, including career pressure, marital difficulties, and the struggle to understand and guide their children through different stages of life.

Dad's Preview: Steve Martin plays an excellent father in many flicks. Ironically, in real-life he bore no children. This film touches on the things that parents do to deal with "family things" that are often out of their control: a child who lacks confidence; an adult son who always makes bad decisions; parents who obsess with perfection. Those are serious topics, and Parenthood covers them in a way that makes you laugh. You'll enjoy the warm performances from a stellar all-star cast.

Imagine Entertainment; Universal Pictures