Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 Brief scene with a woman in a revealing nightgown.
- 🟡 40/100 Implied sexual encounter with suggestive dialogue.
- 🟢 10/100 Character is seen drinking wine at dinner.
- 🟢 20/100 Emotional argument with raised voices and tension.
- 🟡 30/100 Brief physical altercation between characters.
- 🟢 15/100 Use of the word 'damn'.
- 🟢 20/100 Use of the word 'hell'.
- 🟡 30/100 Use of the word 'bastard'.
Details for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
What is the plot of 'Kramer vs. Kramer'?
'Kramer vs. Kramer' is a drama about Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman), a workaholic advertising executive whose wife Joanna (Meryl Streep) leaves him and their young son Billy (Justin Henry). Ted must learn to balance parenting and his career, but when Joanna returns, a bitter custody battle ensues over their son.
Who stars in 'Kramer vs. Kramer'?
The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as Ted Kramer, Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer, Justin Henry as their son Billy, and Jane Alexander as Margaret Phelps, a neighbor and friend of the family.
Did 'Kramer vs. Kramer' win any Academy Awards?
Yes, 'Kramer vs. Kramer' won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman, Best Supporting Actress for Meryl Streep, Best Director for Robert Benton, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
What themes are explored in 'Kramer vs. Kramer'?
The film explores themes of divorce, single parenthood, gender roles, and the emotional toll of custody battles. It highlights the struggles of balancing career and family responsibilities.
Is 'Kramer vs. Kramer' based on a book?
Yes, the movie is based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Avery Corman, which follows the story of a father adjusting to life as a single parent after his wife leaves him.
