USA,
1979, 105 min
Directed by:
Robert BentonScreenplay:
Robert BentonCinematography:
Néstor AlmendrosCast:
Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff, George Coe, JoBeth Williams, Bill Moor, Jack Ramage, Howland Chamberlain, Ellen Parker (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Joanna Kramer, a Manhattan housewife, can no longer face life with her husband Ted. She walks out leaving her son Billy in Ted's charge. Ted has to adjust his life and face up to his new found responsibilities. Just as he starts to find his feet, Joanna returns, intent on fighting for custody of her son. Based on the best-selling novel by Avery Coleman. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1980 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1980 - Robert Benton (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1980 - Dustin Hoffman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1980 - Meryl Streep (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1980 - Robert Benton (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1980 - Justin Henry (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1980 - Jane Alexander (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1980 - Néstor Almendros (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1980 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1981 - Best Film
- 1981 - Robert Benton (Best Director)
- 1981 - Dustin Hoffman (Best Leading Actor)
- 1981 - Meryl Streep (Best Leading Actress)
- 1981 - Robert Benton (Best Screenplay)
- 1981 - Best Editing
César Awards
- 1981 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 1980 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1980 - Robert Benton (Best Screenplay)
- 1980 - Dustin Hoffman (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1980 - Meryl Streep (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1980 - Robert Benton (Best Director)
- 1980 - Justin Henry (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1980 - Jane Alexander (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1979 - Best Film
- 1979 - Robert Benton (Best Director)
- 1979 - Dustin Hoffman (Best Actor)
- 1979 - Meryl Streep (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1979 - Robert Benton (Best Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1979 - Best Film
- 1979 - Dustin Hoffman (Best Actor)
- 1979 - Meryl Streep (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1979 - Robert Benton (Best Director)
- 1979 - Jane Alexander (Best Supporting Actress)