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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. The film follows the disintegration of a wealthy family in Lake Forest, Illinois, following the accidental death of one of their two sons and the ...
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Sep 19, 1980 · A family copes with the death of their older son and the guilt of the younger one in this Oscar-winning film based on Judith Guest's novel. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb.
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A film about a family torn apart by a tragedy and their own secrets. The reviewer praises the film's characters, story, and themes, and how it explores the complexities of love and loss. He praises the performances of the actors, especially Timothy Hutton, Mary Tyler Moore, and Donald Sutherland.
A family copes with the death of a son and the mental health of another in this acclaimed film based on Judith Guest's novel. See the trailer, cast, reviews, awards and where to watch Ordinary People online.
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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, family dynamics, and therapy through the perspectives of the parents and the son.
Ordinary People. Director Robert Redford's Oscar winning examination of an upper-middle-class family torn apart by tension and tragedy. Starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton and Judd Hirsch. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 ...
A longform article about the making of Ordinary People, a 1981 Oscar-winning drama directed by Robert Redford and starring Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland, and Timothy Hutton. The film tells the story of a family torn apart by tragedy and a therapist who helps them cope with their grief. The article features interviews with the filmmakers, the stars, and the author of the novel.
