Kramer vs. Kramer(1979)
“There are three sides to this love story.”
Overview
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.
Director
Robert Benton
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$106M
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Ted Kramer
Meryl Streep
as Joanna Kramer
Jane Alexander
as Margaret Phelps
Justin Henry
as Billy Kramer
Howard Duff
as John Shaunessy
George Coe
as Jim O'Connor
JoBeth Williams
as Phyllis Bernard
Bill Moor
as Gressen
Howland Chamberlain
as Judge Atkins
Jack Ramage
as Spencer
Jess Osuna
as Ackerman
Nicholas Hormann
as Interviewer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$106M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Stanley Jaffe Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kramer vs. Kramer?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979).
What is Kramer vs. Kramer about?▼
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.
Who directed Kramer vs. Kramer?▼
Kramer vs. Kramer was directed by Robert Benton and released in 1979. It is a drama film.
How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?▼
Kramer vs. Kramer has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Kramer vs. Kramer?▼
The cast of Kramer vs. Kramer includes Dustin Hoffman as Ted Kramer, Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer, Jane Alexander as Margaret Phelps, Justin Henry as Billy Kramer, Howard Duff as John Shaunessy and more.
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