Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff, George Coe, JoBeth Williams, Bill Moor
Original language
English
First release
December 7, 1979 (Turkey)
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Based on
Kramer vs. Kramer
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Silver nugget for the best foreign film, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, Academy Award for Best Actor, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Robert Benton
Producer
Stanley R. Jaffe
Cinematography
Néstor Almendros
Editing
Gerald B. Greenberg
Music
Herb Harris, John Kander
Trailer
Stills
Reviews
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Directors Guild of America 1979 generic ★ Winner
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 7, 1979 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 19, 1979 |
| Theatrical | France | February 27, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 28, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 29, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 1, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | March 1, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | March 6, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 6, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 7, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 7, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 13, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Australia | March 13, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Norway | March 14, 1980 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 18, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 21, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | March 21, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 21, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | March 27, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | March 31, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | April 5, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 5, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | May 2, 1980 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 12, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Greece | October 9, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 5, 1980 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | March 12, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | April 15, 1981 |
| Theatrical | Soviet Union | June 1, 1982 |
| Theatrical | Poland | August 1, 1982 |
| Television | Netherlands | December 25, 2001 |
| Television | Indonesia | December 26, 2004 |
| Streaming | India | June 30, 2020 |
| Streaming | Philippines | June 30, 2020 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | France | July 3, 2001 |
| Home video | Netherlands | January 31, 2008 |
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | February 17, 2009 |
| Home video | Canada | February 17, 2009 |
| Home video | France | March 4, 2009 |
| Home video | Netherlands | November 14, 2012 |
Full credits
| Director | Robert Benton |
| Cast | Dustin Hoffman (Ted Kramer), Meryl Streep (Joanna Kramer), Jane Alexander (Margaret Phelps), Justin Henry (Billy Kramer), Howard Duff (John Shaunessy), George Coe (Jim O'Connor), JoBeth Williams (Phyllis Bernard), Bill Moor (Gressen), Howland Chamberlain (Judge Atkins), Jack Ramage (Spencer), Jess Osuna (Ackerman), Nicholas Hormann (Interviewer), Ellen Parker (Teacher), Shelby Brammer (Ted's Secretary), Carol Nadell (Mrs. Kline), Donald Gantry (Surgeon), Joe Seneca (Partygoer), David Golden (Grocer), Sean Albertson (Boy in Hospital (uncredited)), Iris Klein (Partygoer (as Iris Alhanti)), Peter Lownds (Norman), Judith Calder (Receptionist), Kathleen Keller (Waitress), Ingeborg Sørensen (Woman at Christmas Party) |
| Screenplay | Robert Benton |
| Producer | Stanley R. Jaffe |
| Cinematography | Néstor Almendros |
| Editing | Gerald B. Greenberg |
| Music | Herb Harris, John Kander |
| Production design | Paul Sylbert |
| Costumes | Ruth Morley |
Additional data: TMDB.
