Ted Kramer is a career man who puts his work above his family. His wife Joanna can’t take it anymore and decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the challenge of managing the household finances and providing for himself and his young son Billy.
Kramer vs. Kramer - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Kramer vs. Kramer |
Genre: | Drama |
Language: | English |
Director: | Robert Benton |
Main Cast: | Dustin Hoffman. Ted Kramer ; Meryl Streep. Joanna Kramer ; Justin Henry. Billy Kramer ; Jane Alexander. Margaret Phelps ; Howard Duff. John Shaunessy. |
Release Date: | 19 December 1979 |
Banner: | Columbia Pictures |
Music: | Kramer soundtrack |
Budget: | Not available |
Runtime: | 105 min |
Kramer vs. Kramer Movie Story
On the same day that he secures the biggest deal of his career, Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) learns that his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) is leaving their young son, Billy (Justin Henry). Left to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job; however, with the help of another single mother, Margaret (Jane Alexander), he is able to form a closer relationship with his child. When Joanna returns seeking custody of Billy, the ensuing legal battle takes a toll on all involved.
Kramer vs. Kramer Trailer