Kramer vs. Kramer

1979·Movie

1h 45min·15

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About

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.

DNA

Genres: Dramedy
Mood: SentimentalHopefulHeartwarmingRelatableEmotional
Themes: Family BondsRedemptionOvercoming Personal Demons
Plot: Self-Discovery JourneyFather-Son RelationshipMarital StrugglesReconciliationSingle Parenthood
Pacing: Slow BurnGradual Build
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeLinear Narrative
Dialog: Poignant MonologuesEmotional Exchanges
Character Types: EverymanCaregiver
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeSuburban Neighborhood
Cinematic Style: Long TakesRealistic Cinematography
Costume and Set: Modern AttireContemporary Office Settings

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Robert Benton, Néstor Almendros, Thomas John Kane

Produced by:

Stanley R. Jaffe, Richard Fischoff

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

Nicholas Hormann

Interviewer

Joe Seneca

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