Where to watch Ordinary People(1980)
In the United States, you can watch Ordinary People for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Ordinary People
Availability in United States
Free
Kanopy
Hoopla
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Spectrum On Demand
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Ordinary People plot summary
Everything is in its proper place... except the past.
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Details
- Release date
- September 19, 1980
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Robert Redford
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 728 votes
Ordinary People trailer
Cast
Donald SutherlandCalvin Jarrett
Mary Tyler MooreBeth Jarrett
Judd HirschDr. Berger
Timothy HuttonConrad Jarrett
M. Emmet WalshSwim Coach
Elizabeth McGovernJeannine Pratt
Dinah ManoffKaren
Fredric LehneLazenby
James B. SikkingRay Hanley
Basil HoffmanSloan
FAQ
Where can I watch Ordinary People?
In the United States, you can watch Ordinary People for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Ordinary People?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
How long is Ordinary People?
Ordinary People runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
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