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Ordinary People

R

Everything is in its proper place... except the past.

1980·124 min·Released
Studio: Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises
7.4TMDb
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Theatrical Sep 19, 1980
Nexus ms17776TMDb 16619IMDb tt0081283
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USA · English · USA

Overview

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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chicago, illinoisdepressionpost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)based on novel or booksuicide attemptmiddle classdysfunctional familygriefbereavementpsychiatristguiltgrievingsurvivor's guiltloss of sonhopefulsinceretragicmother son conflict

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Budget
$6M
Revenue
$55M
TMDb Votes
690
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026