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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Katharine HepburnEthel Thayer | Ethel Thayer |
 Henry FondaNorman Thayer Jr. | Norman Thayer Jr. |
 Jane FondaChelsea Thayer Wayne | Chelsea Thayer Wayne |
 Doug McKeonBilly Ray | Billy Ray |
 Dabney ColemanBill Ray | Bill Ray |
 William LanteauCharlie Martin | Charlie Martin |
 Christopher RydellSumner Todd | Sumner Todd |
 Troy GarityYoung Boy on Jetty (uncredited) | Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited) |