Kramer vs. Kramer
Categories: Best Picture Oscar | Best Actor Oscar (film) | Best Supporting Actor Oscar Nominee (film) | Best Supporting Actress Oscar (film) | 1979 films | Drama films | Films based on novels
Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 film adapted by Robert Benton from the novel by Avery Corman, and directed by Benton. The film tells the story of a divorce and its impact on everyone involved, including the couple's young son.
In Kramer vs. Kramer, Joanna Kramer (Meryl Streep) leaves her marriage to Ted (Dustin Hoffman) in order "to find herself." Ted adjusts to living alone and caring for his son, Billy, (Justin Henry) with the help of his neighbor, Margaret (Jane Alexander).
About a year and a half after leaving, Joanna returns to New York and a battle over custody of Billy ensues.
1980 Academy Awards
Winners:
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
- Best Actor in a Leading Role - Dustin Hoffman
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Meryl Streep
Nominations:
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Justin Henry
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Jane Alexander
- Best Cinematography
- Best Film Editing.
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