Ordinary People (1980)

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

Ordinary People (1980) poster

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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Cinematography: John Bailey
Editing: Jeff Kanew
Production: Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $55M
Original Language: en

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt

Keywords

chicago, illinois, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), based on novel or book, suicide attempt, middle class, dysfunctional family, grief, bereavement, psychiatrist, guilt, grieving, survivor's guilt, loss of son, hopeful

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Ordinary People?
Ordinary People was directed by Robert Redford.
Who stars in Ordinary People?
Ordinary People stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth McGovern.
How long is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
What genre is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Ordinary People?
Ordinary People had a budget of $6M.
How much did Ordinary People gross?
Ordinary People grossed $55M worldwide.
Where was Ordinary People produced?
Ordinary People was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Ordinary People?
The themes of Ordinary People include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt.