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Ordinary People (1980): movie guide
Ordinary People (1980) is a Drama running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 738 votes. Notable cast includes Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1980-09-19
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1980-09-19

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What is Ordinary People about?
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.
Cast highlights
Ordinary People features Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth McGovern. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1980-09-19. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (738 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in Ordinary People?
- Cast highlights include Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth McGovern.
- Does Cinema Box stream Ordinary People?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Ordinary People?
- Open the Ordinary People page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








