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  • Kramer vs. Kramer
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  • Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American drama film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton.
  • Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American drama film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton. The film tells the story of a married couple's divorce and its impact on everyone involved, including the couple's young son. It received five Academy Awards in 1979 in the categories of Best Actor, Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director.
  • Adapted from the novel by Avery Corman, Kramer vs. Kramer follows the story of Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman). One day, his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) leaves him, forcing him to raise their son, Billy, alone. A year and a half pass before she finally returns to claim Billy; an emotional custody battle ensues. This was 1979's Oscar winner for Best Picture, and the film that earned Hoffman and Streep their first Oscars for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. Best Director and Adapted Screenplay wins brought the total to five.
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Starring
Cast
Runtime
  • 6300.0
Cat
  • Best Actor
  • Best Adapted Screenplay
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Director
  • Best Film Editing
  • Best Picture
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Supporting Actress
Release Date
  • 1979-12-17
Country
  • US
Wins
  • 5
Language
  • English
Title
  • Kramer vs. Kramer
Awards
  • 52
Gross
  • 1.0626E8
Distributor
Nominations
  • 9
Writer
Director
Year
  • 1979
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  • Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American drama film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton.
  • Adapted from the novel by Avery Corman, Kramer vs. Kramer follows the story of Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman). One day, his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) leaves him, forcing him to raise their son, Billy, alone. A year and a half pass before she finally returns to claim Billy; an emotional custody battle ensues. This was 1979's Oscar winner for Best Picture, and the film that earned Hoffman and Streep their first Oscars for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. Best Director and Adapted Screenplay wins brought the total to five. * Just Friends: Ted and Margaret. * Leaving You to Find Myself: The rationale Joanna gives Ted for leaving him at the start. * Naked People Are Funny: After coming home with Ted for a one-night stand, his coworker Phyllis encounters Billy in the hallway while nude, leading to her awkwardly introducing herself while employing Hand Underwear. * Public Domain Soundtrack: Vivaldi's Concerto in C major for mandolin and strings appears over the opening credits, while several Henry Purcell pieces are employed through the rest of the film. * Taking the Kids * Versus Title * Vetinari Job Security * You Fail Law Forever: The book Reel Justice notes that Ted's fear of Billy upon on the stand is ridiculous, considering that in an Appeals Court trial with no new evidence, nobody testifies as a witness.
  • Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American drama film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton. The film tells the story of a married couple's divorce and its impact on everyone involved, including the couple's young son. It received five Academy Awards in 1979 in the categories of Best Actor, Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director.