Entertainment  /  Films  /  Ordinary People

Ordinary People

(1980)
7.7 PixlRun
Everything is in its proper place... except the past.
Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 2h 04min
Premiere 1980-09-19
Box office $54,766,923 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Robert Redford
Cinematography John Bailey
Editor Jeff Kanew
Producers Ronald L. Schwary
Production Paramount Pictures · Wildwood Enterprises
IMDb 7.7
RT 90
Meta 86

The Lens on Ordinary People

Live Commentary
The Lens Responds

All cast & crew

Cinematography
John Bailey
Editor
Jeff Kanew
Producers
Ronald L. Schwary

Photos

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Ordinary People?
Robert Redford directed Ordinary People in 1980.
What is the IMDb rating?
Ordinary People has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 58,437 votes.
Where can I watch Ordinary People?
Ordinary People is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People has a runtime of 2h 04min (124 minutes).
How much did Ordinary People earn at the box office?
Ordinary People earned $54,766,923 worldwide.

If you liked this

The Right Stuff
1983 · ★ 8.2
Dog Day Afternoon
1975 · ★ 8.2
Blade Runner
1982 · ★ 8.1
The Ascent
1977 · ★ 8.1
A Special Day
1977 · ★ 8.1
Network
1976 · ★ 8.1