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Ordinary People
Drama

ORDINARY PEOPLE

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

19802h 4m7.4 TMDb

Directed by Robert Redford

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore

Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Dr. Berger

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Jeannine Pratt

Dinah Manoff

Dinah Manoff

Karen

Fredric Lehne

Fredric Lehne

Lazenby

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion8.3
Complexity7.3
Humor5
Realism6.6
Action5
Darkness5.4

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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