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Kramer vs. Kramer

"There are three sides to this love story."

December 7, 1979 1h 45m 7.6/10 (2,378 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Kramer vs. Kramer is a drama film. directed by Robert Benton.

Starring Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Jane Alexander

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 7, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 7.6/10 Great (2,378 votes)
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Budget $8M Production budget
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Box Office $106.3M 13.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$106,260,000

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures
  • Stanley Jaffe Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kramer vs. Kramer about?

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 taki...

Who directed Kramer vs. Kramer?

Kramer vs. Kramer was directed by Robert Benton.

How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?

Kramer vs. Kramer has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Kramer vs. Kramer released?

Kramer vs. Kramer was released on December 7, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kramer vs. Kramer?

The main cast of Kramer vs. Kramer includes Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff.

Is Kramer vs. Kramer worth watching?

Kramer vs. Kramer has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 2,378 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.