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Kramer vs. Kramer

PG19791h 45mRobert Benton
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 77
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"There are three sides to this love story."

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.

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Husband Wife RelationshipMarriageCustody BattleDivorceFamilyCoupleSelfishnessManhattan, New York CityChild CustodyAbandonment

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) 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 stars in Kramer vs. Kramer?

Kramer vs. Kramer stars Dustin Hoffman (Ted Kramer), Meryl Streep (Joanna Kramer), Jane Alexander (Margaret Phelps), Justin Henry (Billy Kramer), Howard Duff (John Shaunessy). The film was directed by Robert Benton.

How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?

Kramer vs. Kramer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is Kramer vs. Kramer worth watching?

Kramer vs. Kramer holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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