Ordinary People (1980)

09/19/1980 (US) • 2h 4m

Drama

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Donald Sutherland

Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore

Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirsch

Dr. Berger

Timothy Hutton

Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walsh

Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovern

Jeannine Pratt


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,000,000.00

Revenue

$54,766,923.00

Keywords

chicago, illinois

depression

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)

based on novel or book

suicide attempt

middle class

dysfunctional family

grief

bereavement

psychiatrist

guilt

grieving

survivor's guilt

loss of son

hopeful

sincere

tragic

mother son conflict

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