
It could happen to you.
The Buckman family is a midwestern family all dealing with their lives: estranged relatives, raising children, pressures of the job, and learning to be a good parent and spouse.
MPAA: PG-13
Principal Cast: Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest
Director: Ron Howard

Gil has a dream of his childhood where his father leaves him alone at a baseball game.
Themes: Fatherhood, Abandonment, Dreams, Neglect, Birthday, Baseball, Parenting, Influence, Memories
2:53
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Nathan demonstrates to Gil how their children are like sponges at this early age.
Themes: Fatherhood, Parenting, Influence, Family, Childhood, Learning, Teaching, Education, Intelligence
1:16
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Gil and Karen are resistant to the idea from the school that their son needs special education.
Themes: Parenting, Education, Learning, Teaching, Special Needs, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Psychology, Childhood
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Gil daydreams about a future where his son graduates college and thanks him for all his support.
Themes: Dreams, Fantasy, Fatherhood, Accomplishment, Recognition, Fun, Parenting, Baseball, Influence
2:27
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Gil gets some advice from his mother-in-law about appreciating the ups and downs of life.
Themes: Happiness, Perspective, Parenting, Marriage, Fatherhood, Family, Life, Grandparent, Advice
1:47
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