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Ordinary People

The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father and the guilt-ridden younger son.

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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Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars

Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars

Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)

Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)

Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars

Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars

Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars

Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars

Info about Ordinary People

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises

Originally Released: Sep 19, 1980

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $54,766,923.00

Budget: $6,000,000.00

Genres:Drama

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