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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
Producers
Ronald L. Schwary
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
Ronald L. Schwary
National Board of Review, USA (1980)
Best Film
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1980)
Best Film
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Robert Redford
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Director
Robert Redford
Best Actress
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Mary Tyler Moore
Nominations (4)
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1980)
Best Director
Robert Redford
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Alvin Sargent
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Donald Sutherland
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Mary Tyler Moore