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Ordinary People
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Ordinary People

Fri, Sep 19, 1980
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Sep 19, 1980
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 2, 1980
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 11, 1981
  • Streaming / DigitalTue, Dec 24, 2019VOD
  • PhysicalThu, Dec 5, 2002DVD
DE
  • In CinemasFri, Mar 6, 1981
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Mar 21, 1981
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    as Calvin Jarrett
  • Mary Tyler Moore
    Mary Tyler Moore
    as Beth Jarrett
  • Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch
    as Dr. Berger
  • Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    as Conrad Jarrett
  • M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    as Swim Coach
  • Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    as Jeannine Pratt
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