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Overview

User Rating:
7.7/10   22,506 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Avery Corman (novel)
Robert Benton (written by)
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Release Date:
19 December 1979 (USA) more
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Tagline:
There are three sides to this love story!
Plot:
A just divorced man must learn to care for his son on his own, and then must fight in court to keep custody of him. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 5 Oscars. Another 31 wins & 15 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(18 articles)
Their Best Role: Meryl Streep
 (From Cinematical. 18 November 2009, 9:02 AM, PST)

Movies I Saw as a Kid (That I Shouldn't Have)
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User Comments:
a rip-off, but a great one more (114 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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 (as Jobeth Williams)
Bill Moor ... Gressen
Howland Chamberlain ... Judge Atkins
Jack Ramage ... Spencer
Jess Osuna ... Ackerman

Nicholas Hormann ... Interviewer
Ellen Parker ... Teacher
Shelby Brammer ... Ted's Secretary
Carol Nadell ... Mrs. Kline
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Kramer Versus Kramer (USA) (alternative spelling)
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Runtime:
105 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:A (original rating) | Canada:A (Nova Scotia) | Indonesia:Dewasa | UK:PG (video rating) | Sweden:11 | Netherlands:AL | South Korea:15 (DVD rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:PG | Chile:18 | Finland:S | Norway:12 (1980) | Singapore:PG | USA:PG | West Germany:16 | Canada:G (Québec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario)

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Trivia:
The first cut ran 43 minutes longer than the eventual film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: After Ted drops Billy at school, Joanna's hand position on the window changes between shots. more
Quotes:
[Ted and Billy are having dinner]
Ted Kramer: How was school today?
Billy Kramer: Same as usual.
Ted Kramer: Hey, I see the Knicks finally won a game, what do you know?
Billy Kramer: I don't care.
Ted Kramer: What do you mean?
Billy Kramer: I like Boston.
Ted Kramer: Boston? Why do you like Boston?
Billy Kramer: 'Cause Mommy's from Boston.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in An Unnatural Act (1984) more
Soundtrack:
Sonata for Trumpet and String 2. Adagio 3. Presto The Gordian Knot Untied 3. Rondo Minuet more

FAQ

How does it end?
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21 out of 28 people found the following comment useful.
a rip-off, but a great one, 12 March 2006
10/10
Author: schles-1 from somewhere in the middle east

Although credit should have been given to Dr. Seuess for stealing the story-line of "Horton Hatches The Egg", this was a fine film. It touched both the emotions and the intellect. Due especially to the incredible performance of seven year old Justin Henry and a script that was sympathetic to each character (and each one's predicament), the thought provoking elements linger long after the tear jerking ones are over. Overall, superior acting from a solid cast, excellent directing, and a very powerful script. The right touches of humor throughout help keep a "heavy" subject from becoming tedious or difficult to sit through. Lastly, this film stands the test of time and seems in no way dated, decades after it was released.

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