Ordinary People

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.

Role	Credit
Director:	Robert Redford
Writer:	Alvin Sargent
Cast:	Donald Sutherland , Mary Tyler Moore , Judd Hirsch , Timothy Hutton , Elizabeth McGovern

Golden Globe Awards

1981 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Ordinary People
- Donald Sutherland
1981 Winner

Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Ordinary People
1981 Nominee

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Ordinary People
- Alvin Sargent
1981 Winner

New Star Of The Year - Actor
- Ordinary People
- Timothy Hutton
1981 Winner

Best Director - Motion Picture
- Ordinary People
- Robert Redford
1981 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- Ordinary People
- Judd Hirsch
1981 Winner

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- Ordinary People
- Timothy Hutton
1981 Winner

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Ordinary People
- Mary Tyler Moore