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Classic account of a custody battle initiated by a woman who left her family to 'find' herself and has now returned for her kids. Multi-Oscar winner, including Best Picture and acting kudos for Hoffman and Streep!
Original Release
12/07/1979
US Release
12/19/1979
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dustin Hoffman | Ted Kramer |
| Howard Duff | John Shaunessy |
| Jane Alexander | Margaret Phelps |
| JoBeth Williams | Phyllis Bernard |
| Justin Henry | Billy Kramer |
| Meryl Streep | Joanna Kramer |
| George Coe | Jim O'Connor |
| Bill Moor | Gressen |
| Howland Chamberlain | Judge Atkins |
| Jack Ramage | Spencer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Dustin Hoffman | Ted Kramer |
| Howard Duff | John Shaunessy |
| Jane Alexander | Margaret Phelps |
| JoBeth Williams | Phyllis Bernard |
| Justin Henry | Billy Kramer |
| Meryl Streep | Joanna Kramer |
| George Coe | Jim O'Connor |
| Bill Moor | Gressen |
| Howland Chamberlain | Judge Atkins |
| Jack Ramage | Spencer |
| Jess Osuna | Ackerman |
| Nicholas Hormann | Interviewer |
| Shelby Brammer | Ted's Secretary |
| Carol Nadell | Mrs. Kline |
| Donald Gantry | Surgeon |
| Joe Seneca | Partygoer |
| David Golden | Grocer |
| Sean Albertson | Boy in Hospital |
| Matteo Cafiso | Schoolmate; Boy in Park |
| Llewellyn Lafford | Restaurant Patron |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Stanley R. Jaffe | Producer |
| Richard Fischoff | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Kramer Vs. Kramer
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Picture | Won |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Won |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1980 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Won |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
