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Ordinary People is a 1980 American drama film about a family coping with the death of one son and the suicide attempt of another. The film, directed by Robert Redford, won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Timothy Hutton.
A family copes with the death of their older son and the guilt of the younger one in this psychological drama directed by Robert Redford. See the cast, crew, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content.
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- Drama
- Robert Redford
- 1980-09-19
Robert Redford’s “Ordinary People” begins at a time like that for a family that loses its older son in a boating accident. That leaves three still living at home in a perfectly manicured suburban existence, and the movie is about how they finally have to deal with the ways they really feel about one another.
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.
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- Robert Redford
- R
- Donald Sutherland
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.
Ordinary People. Directed by Robert Redford. 1980 2h 4m R. Drama. 7.789%88%. Add to Watchlist. In the wake of a son’s tragic death, the Jarrett family is torn apart. Conrad battles guilt and depression, grappling with his brother's loss through therapy.
