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Ordinary People

Not Rated
Drama
7.5/10(624 ratings)

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.

09-19-1980
2h 4m
Ordinary People
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Main Cast

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore

Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Dr. Berger

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Jeannine Pratt

Dinah Manoff

Dinah Manoff

Karen

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Robert Redford
Production:
Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
Revenue:
$54,766,923
Budget:
$6,000,000

Key Crew

Director:
Robert Redford
Producer:
Ronald L. Schwary
Screenplay:
Alvin Sargent
Casting:
Penny Perry
Costume Design:
Bernie Pollack

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en