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Ordinary People

16 1980 2 h 04 min
75%
Audience score738 votes on TMDB

“Everything is in its proper place... except the past.”

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.

Screenplay
Alvin Sargent
Status
Released
Release date
19/09/1980
Original language
English
Budget
US$ 6 M
Box office
US$ 55 M

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