Ordinary People (1980)

7.4/10 124 min Drama

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 Sutherland

Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore

Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirsch

Dr. Berger

Timothy Hutton

Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walsh

Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovern

Jeannine Pratt

Dinah Manoff

Karen

Fredric Lehne

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James B. Sikking

Ray Hanley

Basil Hoffman

Sloan

Quinn K. Redeker

Ward

Mariclare Costello

Audrey

Elizabeth Hubbard

Ruth

Adam Baldwin

Stillman

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