Kramer vs. Kramer
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.
Critics Sentiment
Ted and Joanna battle in court with character assassinations and tears
Ted learns Joanna was awarded custody and decides not to appeal
The devastating courtroom battle (9.0) crashes into the crushing custody loss (4.0), a 5-point drop representing the film's emotional nadir
The film follows a steady upward arc as Ted grows from bumbling single father to devoted parent, peaking in the powerhouse courtroom scenes that reviewers consistently praised. While some found the resolution overly sentimental, the strong performances and authentic relationship development maintain viewer engagement throughout.
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Dustin Hoffman
Ted Kramer
Meryl Streep
Joanna Kramer
Jane Alexander
Margaret Phelps
Justin Henry
Billy Kramer
Howard Duff
John Shaunessy
George Coe
Jim O'Connor
JoBeth Williams
Phyllis Bernard
Bill Moor
Gressen
Howland Chamberlain
Judge Atkins
Jack Ramage
Spencer
Jess Osuna
Ackerman
Nicholas Hormann
Interviewer
Ellen Parker
Teacher
Shelby Brammer
Ted's Secretary
Carol Nadell
Mrs. Kline
Donald Gantry
Surgeon
Joe Seneca
Partygoer
David Golden
Grocer
Sean Albertson
Boy in Hospital (uncredited)
Iris Klein
Partygoer (as Iris Alhanti)
Crew
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