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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 attempted suicide of the other. It stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, and Timothy Hutton.

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1980 · 2h 4m · Drama

TMDB 7.4/10 (708 votes)

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.

Directed by Robert Redford

Box office $55M worldwide

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Robert RedfordDirector

Donald Sutherlandas Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Mooreas Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirschas Dr. Berger

Timothy Huttonas Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walshas Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovernas Jeannine Pratt

Dinah Manoffas Karen

Fredric Lehneas Lazenby

James B. Sikkingas Ray Hanley

Basil Hoffmanas Sloan

Quinn K. Redekeras Ward

Mariclare Costelloas Audrey MMeg Mundyas Grandmother

Elizabeth Hubbardas Ruth