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Ordinary People
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Ordinary People

1980 · 124 min Drama
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

"Обыкновенные люди" (1980) tells its story without decoration: humanity here is weakness and strength at once.

If you want cinema that leaves a mark — not entertains, but reaches — this is it.

For viewers for whom it matters that something stays after the credits.

Director: Robert Redford

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: solo or with someone close — not for a big crowd.

🎭 Cast

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore

Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Dr. Berger

Timothy Hutton

Timothy Hutton

Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Jeannine Pratt

Dinah Manoff

Dinah Manoff

Karen

Fredric Lehne

Fredric Lehne

Lazenby

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

Ray Hanley

Basil Hoffman

Basil Hoffman

Sloan

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