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English
Ordinary People
1980
Robert Redford
1980·R·
United States
United StatesAward tierGold
Metascore
The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father and the guilt-ridden younger son.
Cast
Donald Sutherland·Mary Tyler Moore·Judd Hirsch·Timothy Hutton
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
7 wins · 4 nominations
Wins (7)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Picture
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Director
Best Actress
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Other
National Board of Review, USA (1980)
Best Film
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1980)
Best Film
Nominations (4)
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Other
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1980)
Best Director