"On Golden Pond" is a 1981 film directed by Mark Rydell, based on the play by Ernest Thompson. The story follows an elderly couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer, who spend their summers at their family cottage on Golden Pond in New England. As they navigate the challenges of aging, they also confront their strained relationship with their daughter, Chelsea. The film explores themes of love, family, and the passage of time. It features notable performances by Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, and Jane Fonda. "On Golden Pond" received critical acclaim and won several awards, including three Academy Awards.