Ordinary People (1980)

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

• Drama

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.

Rating

7.5 / 10 (732 votes)

Release date

September 19, 1980

Runtime

2h 04m

Language

English

Director

Robert Redford

Status

Released