Ordinary People (1980)

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Ordinary People on IMDb 7.8/10 39,321 votes

Released:
1980-09-19

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

Runtime:
2h 4min

Genre:
Drama

  • 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