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Ordinary People

  • 1980
  • TMDB 7.5/10
  • 2h 4m

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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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.

Cast

  • Donald SutherlandCalvin Jarrett
  • Mary Tyler MooreBeth Jarrett
  • Judd HirschDr. Berger
  • Timothy HuttonConrad Jarrett
  • M. Emmet WalshSwim Coach
  • Elizabeth McGovernJeannine Pratt
  • Dinah ManoffKaren
  • Fredric LehneLazenby

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