Ordinary People (1980)
Ordinary People is a 1980 drama movie directed by Robert Redford, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Judd Hirsch.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Ordinary People released?
Ordinary People was released on 19 September 1980.
How long is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People runs 2h 4m.
Who made Ordinary People?
Ordinary People was directed by Robert Redford.
Where can I watch Ordinary People?
Ordinary People is available on MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Ordinary People
Stream: MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
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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