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Ordinary People

A wealthy family's carefully constructed facade crumbles after the sudden loss of their eldest son, exposing long-buried emotions and rivalries between the bereaved mother, father, and younger brother.

A family struggles to cope with the loss of their son, as the surviving sibling grapples with guilt and grief, leading to a suicide attempt. The mother, still reeling from her own unresolved feelings, finds it hard to offer the support her son needs, while the father tries to keep the family together.

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Ordinary People: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Ordinary People" by streaming it on the following platforms: MGM+ or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: fuboTV. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Ordinary People" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, VUDU, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand.

Info about Ordinary People

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises

Originally Released: United States, Sep 19, 1980

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $54,768,282.00

Budget: $6,000,000.00

Genres:Drama

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Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars

Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars

Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)

Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)

Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars

Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars

Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars

Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars

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