Devastated by the loss of their older son, well-to-do suburban couple Calvin (Donald Sutherland) and Beth (Mary Tyler Moore) are trying to rebuild their lives after their younger son, Conrad (Timothy Hutton), attempts suicide. While Beth, who always favored the elder son, retreats into an icy, emotionless shell, Calvin tries to draw Conrad back into the family and into life as a teenager. Conrad sings in the choir and returns to the swim team, but both his brother's death and his own experiences traumatize him. Conrad reluctantly begins therapy sessions with Berger (Judd Hirsch), which allow him some respite from the unbearable grief and guilt he carries with him. As Conrad makes strides, Calvin realizes that he no longer knows his wife and is both saddened and angered by how seemingly emotionless she has become. A classic portrait of family life in the face of tragedy, Robert Redford's award-winning directorial debut is moving and thought provoking. Based on the novel by Judith Guest, the film features the debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern as well as breakthrough performances from Mary Tyler Moore and Donald Sutherland.
Product Identifiers
UPC
0883929303236
eBay Product ID (ePID)
141779594
Product Key Features
Actor
Timothy Hutton, Donald Sutherland, Judd Hirsch, Mary Tyler Moore
Director
Robert Redford, Charles Robert Jr. Redford
Rating
R
Format
DVD
Release Year
2013
Movie/TV Title
Ordinary People
Genre
Drama
Additional Product Features
Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Film Country
USA
Signal Standard
Dvd
Leading Role
Timothy Hutton, Judd Hirsch, Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore