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Ordinary People

Drama | 1980-09-19 | United States of America

IMDB7.5 / 10

Budget$6,000,000

Budget$54,766,923

Runtime124 min.

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

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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Paramount Pictures
Wildwood Enterprises

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Ordinary People (1980) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1440p

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Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars

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Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)

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Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars