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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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
4 Oscar · 5 Golden Globe
Won
1981
Actor in a Supporting Role
Timothy Hutton
Best Picture
Ronald L. Schwary, Producer
Directing
Robert Redford
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
Alvin Sargent
Actor in a Supporting Role
Judd Hirsch
Actress in a Leading Role
Mary Tyler Moore
1981
Best Director - Motion Picture
Robert Redford
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Ordinary People
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Timothy Hutton
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Mary Tyler Moore
New Star Of The Year - Actor
Timothy Hutton
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Donald Sutherland
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Judd Hirsch
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Alvin Sargent
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