Ordinary People (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1980, Ordinary People is a drama film directed by Robert Redford, running about 124 minutes. “Everything is in its proper place... except the past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Ordinary People stars Donald Sutherland as Calvin Jarrett, Mary Tyler Moore as Beth Jarrett, Judd Hirsch as Dr. Berger and Timothy Hutton as Conrad Jarrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ordinary People has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $54.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Ordinary People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordinary People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordinary People (1980)?
- In US, Ordinary People is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Ordinary People worth watching?
- Ordinary People holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton and M. Emmet Walsh.
- When was Ordinary People released?
- Ordinary People was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.