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Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 45,115 users
Metascore:
77/100
Reviews: 140 user | 48 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com A just divorced man must learn to care for his son on his own, and then must fight in court to keep custody of him. Director:Robert Benton |
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Won 5 Oscars.
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Phyllis Bernard
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Jess Osuna | ... | |
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Ellen Parker | ... |
Teacher
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Shelby Brammer | ... |
Ted's Secretary
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Carol Nadell | ... |
Mrs. Kline
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Storyline
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. When he has learned to adjust his life to these new responsibilities, Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted however refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son. Written by Leon Wolters <wolters@strw.LeidenUniv.nl>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisPlot Keywords:
Custody | Job Interview | Female Nudity | Christmas Tree | Father Son Relationship | See more »Taglines:
There are three sides to this love story!Genres:
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Kramer contra Kramer See more »Box Office
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Joanna Kramer: I love you, Billy.
Billy Kramer: I love you too, mommy.
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(1857) (uncredited)
Written by James Pierpont
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At the end of the very last scene, Meryl Streep believing that the scene had ended, asked Dustin Hoffman if her eye make-up was messed up from crying. The director kept it in the movie. See more »Goofs
Continuity: After Ted throws the wine glass at the wall, Joanna goes from having one hand at her jaw to having both hands. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Joanna Kramer: I love you, Billy.
Billy Kramer: I love you too, mommy.
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"Jingle Bells"(1857) (uncredited)
Written by James Pierpont
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