Donald Sutherland
Calvin Jarrett
Search results
Ordinary People is a 1980 American drama film directed by Robert Redford in his feature directorial debut. The screenplay by Alvin Sargent is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Judith Guest.
Sep 19, 1980 · Ordinary People: Directed by Robert Redford. With Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton. The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father and the guilt-ridden younger son.
- (57K)
- Drama
- Robert Redford
- 1980-09-19
A movie about a family coping with the loss of a son and the emotional turmoil of the survivors. Robert Redford directs and Mary Tyler Moore stars in this Oscar-winning film that explores the complexities of love and grief.
A film about a family coping with the death of their older son and the suicide attempt of their younger son. The film explores the themes of grief, guilt, therapy, and family dynamics through the perspectives of the parents and the son.
Tormented by guilt following the death of his older brother, Buck, in a sailing accident, alienated teenager Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) attempts suicide.
- (104)
- Robert Redford
- R
- Donald Sutherland
EW.com looks back at the 1981 film directed by Robert Redford, based on Judith Guest's novel, and starring Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland, and Timothy Hutton. The story of a family coping with grief and trauma resonated with audiences and critics.
A young man drowns and his family struggles to cope with the loss and the aftermath. Ordinary People is a 1980 film directed by Robert Redford and starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Timothy Hutton.
