Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
There are three sides to this love story.
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.
Director: Robert Benton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: December 7, 1979
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Dustin Hoffman - Ted Kramer
- Meryl Streep - Joanna Kramer
- Jane Alexander - Margaret Phelps
- Justin Henry - Billy Kramer
- Howard Duff - John Shaunessy
- George Coe - Jim O'Connor
- JoBeth Williams - Phyllis Bernard
- Bill Moor - Gressen
- Howland Chamberlain - Judge Atkins
- Jack Ramage - Spencer
Screenplay
- Robert Benton (Screenplay)
- Avery Corman (Novel)
Cinematography: Néstor Almendros
Editing: Gerald B. Greenberg
Production: Columbia Pictures, Stanley Jaffe Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $106M
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
husband wife relationship, marriage, custody battle, divorce, family, couple, selfishness, manhattan, new york city, child custody, abandonment, dramatic, parents separating, compassionate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kramer vs. Kramer about?
- 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.
- Who directed Kramer vs. Kramer?
- Kramer vs. Kramer was directed by Robert Benton.
- Who stars in Kramer vs. Kramer?
- Kramer vs. Kramer stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff, George Coe.
- How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?
- Kramer vs. Kramer has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Kramer vs. Kramer?
- Kramer vs. Kramer is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Kramer vs. Kramer?
- Kramer vs. Kramer has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Kramer vs. Kramer?
- Kramer vs. Kramer had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Kramer vs. Kramer gross?
- Kramer vs. Kramer grossed $106M worldwide.
- Where was Kramer vs. Kramer produced?
- Kramer vs. Kramer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Kramer vs. Kramer?
- The themes of Kramer vs. Kramer include: Divorce Process and Aftermath, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.