Ordinary People(1980)
“Everything is in its proper place... except the past.”
Overview
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Director
Robert Redford
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$55M
Cast
Donald Sutherland
as Calvin Jarrett
Mary Tyler Moore
as Beth Jarrett
Judd Hirsch
as Dr. Berger
Timothy Hutton
as Conrad Jarrett
M. Emmet Walsh
as Swim Coach
Elizabeth McGovern
as Jeannine Pratt
Dinah Manoff
as Karen
Fredric Lehne
as Lazenby
James B. Sikking
as Ray Hanley
Basil Hoffman
as Sloan
Quinn K. Redeker
as Ward
Mariclare Costello
as Audrey
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$55M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Wildwood Enterprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ordinary People?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ordinary People (1980).
What is Ordinary People about?▼
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Who directed Ordinary People?▼
Ordinary People was directed by Robert Redford and released in 1980. It is a drama film.
How long is Ordinary People?▼
Ordinary People has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Ordinary People?▼
The cast of Ordinary People includes Donald Sutherland as Calvin Jarrett, Mary Tyler Moore as Beth Jarrett, Judd Hirsch as Dr. Berger, Timothy Hutton as Conrad Jarrett, M. Emmet Walsh as Swim Coach and more.
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