Kramer Vs. Kramer

– Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take th..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) - Trailer

Release Date:

19 Dec 1979

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Robert Benton

Writer:

Avery Corman (from the novel by), Robert Benton (written for the screen by)

Main Actors:

Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry

Plot:

Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy. When he has learned to adjust his life to these new responsibilities, Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted, however, refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son.

Awards:

Won 5 Oscars. Another 33 wins & 23 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
91%
Metacritic:
77%