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Ordinary People

1980 · 124 min · Director: Robert Redford

Ordinary People (1980) is a drama film, directed by Robert Redford. It stars Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore. The 124-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What Ordinary People Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Ordinary People?

Ordinary People is available to watch on digital platforms such as MGM Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Ordinary People?

Ordinary People runs for 124 minutes (2h 4m).

When did Ordinary People come out?

Ordinary People was released in 1980.

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.

What is Ordinary People's rating?

Ordinary People holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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