
Be the first in the room — members see you arrive.
Join the room
1979 · 1h 40m · PG · Drama
Rotten Tomatoes 89%Metacritic 77/100IMDb 7.8/10TMDB 7.6/10 (2,504 votes)
Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama film written and directed by Robert Benton, based on Avery Corman's 1977 novel. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin Henry and Jane Alexander. It tells the story of a couple's divorce, its effect on their young son, and the subsequent evolution of their relationship and views on parenting. Kramer vs. Kramer explores the psychology and fallout of divorce, and touches on emerging and prevailing social issues such as gender roles, fathers' rights, work-life balance, and single parents.
Directed by Robert Benton
Box office $106M worldwide
Common Sense Media calls it a sensitive, truthful look at the breakup of a family.[1]
Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗
Cast & crew political lean — 2 of 17 researched: 2 left · 0 center · 0 right · 0 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.