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Ordinary People

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

R Drama

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, M. Emmet Walsh

Writer: Alvin Sargent, Judith Guest

Release Date:
September 19, 1980
Ratings:
7.5 / 10
Director:
Robert Redford
Companies:
Paramount Pictures

Overview

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.