Kramer vs. Kramer (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1979, Kramer vs. Kramer is a drama film directed by Robert Benton, running about 105 minutes. “There are three sides to this love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Kramer vs. Kramer stars Dustin Hoffman as Ted Kramer, Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer, Jane Alexander as Margaret Phelps and Justin Henry as Billy Kramer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Kramer vs. Kramer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $106.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kramer vs. Kramer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kramer vs. Kramer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)?
- In US, Kramer vs. Kramer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kramer vs. Kramer worth watching?
- Kramer vs. Kramer holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kramer vs. Kramer?
- Kramer vs. Kramer stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry and Howard Duff.
- When was Kramer vs. Kramer released?
- Kramer vs. Kramer was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.