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United States. Language. English. Budget. $8 million [1] Box office. $173 million. Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama written and directed by Robert Benton, based on Avery Corman 's 1977 novel of the same name. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin Henry and Jane Alexander.
- $8 million
- Richard Fischoff, Stanley R. Jaffe
- December 19, 1979
Dec 19, 1979 · Kramer vs. Kramer: Directed by Robert Benton. With Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry. After his wife leaves him, a work-obsessed Manhattan advertising executive is forced to learn long-neglected parenting skills, but a heated custody battle over the couple's young son deepens the wounds left by the separation.
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- Drama
- Robert Benton
- 1979-12-19
Kramer vs. Kramer. Dustin Hoffman plays Ted Kramer, who is told by his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), that she is leaving him and their son to find herself. Just as Ted begins to feel fulfilled as a parent, Joanna shows up demanding custody of the boy. 2,144 IMDb 7.8 1 h 44 min 1979. X-Ray PG. Drama · Cerebral · Emotional · Serious.
- 104 min
Kramer vs. Kramer, American dramatic film, released in 1979, that tells the wrenching story of a divorce and custody battle from the point of view of the adults. The movie, which starred Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, won numerous awards, among them the Academy Award for best picture.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
On the same day Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) lands the biggest account of his career, he learns that his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), is leaving him and their young...
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- Robert Benton
- PG
- Dustin Hoffman
Summaries. After his wife leaves him, a work-obsessed Manhattan advertising executive is forced to learn long-neglected parenting skills, but a heated custody battle over the couple's young son deepens the wounds left by the separation. Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family.
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Dec 11, 2019 · Drama films. This article is more than 4 years old. Kramer vs Kramer at 40: a flawed film that remains a deserving classic. Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep brought divorce to the masses...
