Ordinary People

(1.6K)

Drama

1980

124 min

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.

Starring:

Donald Sutherland

Mary Tyler Moore

Judd Hirsch

Timothy Hutton

M. Emmet Walsh

Elizabeth McGovern

Dinah Manoff

Drama

Family Drama

7.7/10

88%

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"One of the greatest movies ever made."

Bill Gates

"A very sad but realistic story with good direction from Robert Redford and acting by Timothy Hutton, Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler moore."

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Linda Kelly

"One of the most powerful exploration of grief I’ve ever seen. The direction by Robert Redford and acting (especially by Mary Tyler Moore and Timothy Hutton) are top notch! Heavily recommended."

Aditya

"Heart-wrenching - amazing writing and acting"

Jane Young

"From a Mental Health Perspective: This movie explores in depth both Conrad’s depression and how his family attempts to cope with tragedy. The way this movie depicts therapy between Conrad and his therapist is well done, helping to destigmatize therapy. If anything, this movie is a must watch for anyone interested in mental health!"

Stephanie

"In my top 100! Stunning performances from everyone."

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Kathyann Saleem

"Very deep"

Kayla Michelle

"One of the most realistic films I've watched about the topic of depression and PTSD, along with the painful process of healing from traumatic experiences. It was so ahead of its time that it's truly amazing. If you're struggling with depression/PTSD or if you have someone close to you who is struggling with depression/PTSD, I highly recommend you to watch this movie. "