Ordinary People
"Everything is in its proper place... except the past."
Originally released in 1980. Ordinary People is a drama film. directed by Robert Redford. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, and Judd Hirsch
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (673 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$54.8M
9.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $54,766,923
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Wildwood Enterprises
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. B...
Who directed Ordinary People?
Ordinary People was directed by Robert Redford.
How long is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Ordinary People released?
Ordinary People was released on September 19, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ordinary People?
The main cast of Ordinary People includes Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, M. Emmet Walsh.
Is Ordinary People worth watching?
Ordinary People has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 673 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.