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Ordinary People (1980) 7.8
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7.8/10 from 24,327 users
Metascore: 85/100
Reviews: 256 user | 46 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father, and the guilt-ridden younger son. Director:Robert Redford |
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Cast
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| Mary Tyler Moore | ... | ||
| Judd Hirsch | ... |
Dr. Tyrone Berger
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| M. Emmet Walsh | ... |
Salan
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| Dinah Manoff | ... |
Karen Aldrich
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| Fredric Lehne | ... |
Joe Lazenby
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| James Sikking | ... |
Ray
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Sloan
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Quinn K. Redeker | ... |
Ward
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| Mariclare Costello | ... |
Audrey
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Meg Mundy | ... |
Grandmother
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Elizabeth Hubbard | ... |
Ruth
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Stillman
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
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. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 February 1981 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Gente como uno See more »Box Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$54,800,000 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Dr. Berger: Oh well excuse me, I never promised you a rose garden.
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: Oh fuck you Berger.
Dr. Berger: What?
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: FUCK YOU!
Dr. Berger: Hey, that's it!
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: Geez! You're really weird huh, what do you feel huh? Do you jerk off, or jack off, or whatever you call it?
Dr. Berger: What do you think?
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: What do I think? I think you're married to a fat lady and you go home and you fuck the living daylights out of her!
Dr. Berger: Sounds good to me.
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Composed by Johann Pachelbel
Arranged for mixed voices by Noel Goemanne
Additional arrangement by Jean-François Paillard (as Jean-Francois Paillard)
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Did You Know?
Trivia
This film was made and released about four years after its source first novel by writer Judith Guest was first published in 1976. Director Robert Redford read the novel when it was still in galley proofs form and after meeting with Guest, purchased the film rights to the book prior to the novel been first published. The book has also been adapted into a stage play. See more »Goofs
When Karen and Conrad are at the restaurant and Karen is leaving, the Cokes have disappeared from the table. See more »Quotes
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: When I let myself feel, all I feel is lousy.Dr. Berger: Oh well excuse me, I never promised you a rose garden.
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: Oh fuck you Berger.
Dr. Berger: What?
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: FUCK YOU!
Dr. Berger: Hey, that's it!
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: Geez! You're really weird huh, what do you feel huh? Do you jerk off, or jack off, or whatever you call it?
Dr. Berger: What do you think?
Conrad "Con" Jarrett: What do I think? I think you're married to a fat lady and you go home and you fuck the living daylights out of her!
Dr. Berger: Sounds good to me.
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Soundtracks
"Canon in D major"Composed by Johann Pachelbel
Arranged for mixed voices by Noel Goemanne
Additional arrangement by Jean-François Paillard (as Jean-Francois Paillard)
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I saw Ordinary People when I was very young and had a very difficult time with the storyline.However, even then I think I knew I was watching something simply remarkable. Even after all these years, it's impact has not lessened, which I guess is a mark of an incredible movie. The movie is among the most disturbing I've ever viewed and the performances, at least to me, are among the best. I can't imagine viewing this movie without feeling absolutely drained afterwards and I think I may have been a bit to young to fully appreciate it, but I can't imagine giving this anything but a 10, it was absolutely flawless in it's storytelling.
I do think though, that a certain element of maturity is needed to view this, there are few I know who have not been touched or upset by the story and if one is to young or just not in the right mood to handle the heaviness(as I wasn't at the time),they may not be able to fully appreciate it. I still know people who cannot sit through this and I understand why but I hope this movie will be viewed by many who can handle it, it's impact is fierce, all the performances are incredible and Mary Tyler Moore's performance is among the best of any female lead ever.