Rating
Popularity4
Runtime2h 4m
Release DateSeptember 19, 1980
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$54,766,923
Ordinary People
Everything is in its proper place... except the past.
Overview
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.
Production
Paramount Pictures(US)
Wildwood Enterprises(US)Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
DirectorRobert Redford
ProducerRonald L. Schwary
ScreenplayAlvin Sargent
Director of PhotographyJohn Bailey
Videos & Trailers
Ordinary People (1980) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1440p
Trailer
Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars
Featurette
Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)
Featurette
Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars
Featurette