Plot
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy. When he has learned to adjust his life to these new responsibilities, Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted, however, refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son.
Written by
Avery Corman, Robert Benton, Meryl Streep
Directed by
Robert Benton
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Won 5 Oscars. 41 wins & 26 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
159,897
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA