
Feature film — 1980
Ordinary People (1980)
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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A high-signal pick with 733 votes.
Paramount Pictures / Wildwood Enterprises
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Director: Robert Redford
On screen
Cast & crew

Donald Sutherland
Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore
Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirsch
Dr. Berger

Timothy Hutton
Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walsh
Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovern
Jeannine Pratt

Dinah Manoff
Karen

Fredric Lehne
Lazenby

James B. Sikking
Ray Hanley

Basil Hoffman
Sloan

Quinn K. Redeker
Ward

Mariclare Costello
Audrey
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