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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.
- $6.2 million
- Ronald L. Schwary
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.
- Robert Redford
- 371
- 2 min
A family copes with the loss of a son and the emotional turmoil of the survivors in Robert Redford's adaptation of Judith Guest's novel. Read Ebert's analysis of the characters, themes, and performances in this Oscar-winning film.
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.
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.
Tormented by guilt following the death of his older brother, Buck, in a sailing accident, alienated teenager Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) attempts suicide. Returning home following an extended...
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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. 2,341 IMDb 7.7 2 h 4 min 1980. X-Ray HDR UHD R.
