Ordinary People
Everything is in its proper place... except the past.
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.
Drama
Release: 1980-09-19Runtime: 124 minRating: 7.447 (685)
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Clips & Videos
Ordinary People (1980) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1440p
Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars
Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)
Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars
Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars
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