Kramer vs. Kramer

There are three sides to this love story.

19791h 45m7.6(2,545 votes)

Drama

Synopsis

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.

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is a drama film directed by Robert Benton. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Jane Alexander. The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 2,545 votes.

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Director

Robert Benton

Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Ted Kramer

Meryl Streep

Joanna Kramer

Jane Alexander

Margaret Phelps

Justin Henry

Billy Kramer

Howard Duff

John Shaunessy

George Coe

Jim O'Connor

JoBeth Williams

Phyllis Bernard

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Who stars in Kramer vs. Kramer?

Kramer vs. Kramer stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, and Justin Henry, and was directed by Robert Benton.

How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?

Kramer vs. Kramer has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes.

When did Kramer vs. Kramer come out?

Kramer vs. Kramer was released in 1979.

What genre is Kramer vs. Kramer?

Kramer vs. Kramer is a drama film.

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Kramer vs. Kramer holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.