Ordinary People (1980) movie poster

Ordinary People (1980)

"Everything is in its proper place... except the past."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 88% (RT: 90%, MC: 86) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (683 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
Metacritic
86
Cast
Donald Sutherland as Calvin Jarrett
Mary Tyler Moore as Beth Jarrett
Judd Hirsch as Dr. Berger
Timothy Hutton as Conrad Jarrett
M. Emmet Walsh as Swim Coach
Elizabeth McGovern as Jeannine Pratt
Dinah Manoff as Karen
Fredric Lehne as Lazenby
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 683 votes. Critics gave it 88%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1980 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for Ordinary People was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Ordinary People is a 1980 drama film directed by Robert Redford. 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.

The film has been rated by 683 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Ordinary People delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Ordinary People (1980) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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