Ordinary People

Ordinary People follows the Jarrett family as they navigate emotional collapse following the accidental drowning death of their eldest son Buck. While the surviving son Conrad battles survivor's guilt and depression with the help of his therapist Dr. Berger, his cold and controlled mother Beth struggles to reconnect with the family, ultimately exposing deep cracks in their seemingly perfect suburban life. Robert Redford's intimate and powerful directorial debut is a raw exploration of grief, repression, and the courage required to heal.

• Robert Redford's directorial debut won Best Picture at the Oscars.
• Timothy Hutton became the youngest Best Supporting Actor winner ever.
• The film is based on Judith Guest's 1976 debut novel.
• Mary Tyler Moore was cast against her wholesome TV image.
• Judd Hirsch received an Oscar nomination for just 26 screen minutes.

• "A little advice about feelings: don't expect it to tickle." - Dr. Berger
• "Feelings are scary. And sometimes they're painful. And if you can't feel pain, you won't feel anything else either." - Dr. Berger
• "I don't know who you are. I don't know what we've been doing." - Beth
• "You are not giving me much to work with here, Conrad." - Dr. Berger
• "I just want to be perfect. Is that so wrong?" - Conrad