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Ordinary People

R19802h 4mRobert Redford
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 86

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"Everything is in its proper place... except the past."

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.

Drama
Chicago, IllinoisDepressionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)DrowningBased On Novel Or BookSuicide AttemptMiddle ClassDysfunctional FamilyGriefBereavement

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What is Ordinary People (1980) 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 stars in Ordinary People?

Ordinary People stars Donald Sutherland (Calvin Jarrett), Mary Tyler Moore (Beth Jarrett), Judd Hirsch (Dr. Berger), Timothy Hutton (Conrad Jarrett), M. Emmet Walsh (Swim Coach). The film was directed by Robert Redford.

How long is Ordinary People?

Ordinary People has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is Ordinary People worth watching?

Ordinary People holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. 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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