Kramer vs. Kramer

1979, Movie, 1h 45min

Winner of 5 Academy Awards®, Kramer vs. Kramer is a ground- breaking drama about the heartbreak of divorce and the struggle between work and family. Young husband and father Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) loves his family - and his job, which is where he spends most of his time. When he returns home late one evening from work, his wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) confronts him and then leaves him, forcing Ted to become the sole caregiver to their six-year-old son. Now, Ted must learn to be a father while balancing the demands of his high-pressure career. But just as Ted adapts to his new role and begins to feel like a fulfilled parent, Joanna returns. And now she wants her son back.

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7.8

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Critic William Thomas

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Some nice chemistry between the warring spouses though and an upsetting, memorable scene when Billy wants ice-cream for dinner.

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A successful advertising executive's life is turned upside down when his wife leaves him and their young son. He must learn to balance his high-pressure career with the challenges of being a single parent. As he struggles to navigate this new reality, he begins to question what truly matters most in life. With its powerful themes and heartfelt performances, this movie will keep you engaged until the very end.

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