Ordinary People
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.
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Where can I watch Ordinary People?
Ordinary People is available to stream on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is Ordinary People about?
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.
Who stars in Ordinary People?
Ordinary People stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, and M. Emmet Walsh.
When did Ordinary People come out?
Ordinary People was released in 1980.
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