Kramer vs. Kramer
“There are three sides to this love story.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | LaCinetek, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 English-language drama film directed by Robert Benton. The cast is led by Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Kramer vs. Kramer was produced by Columbia Pictures and Stanley Jaffe Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 7, 1979, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $106 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Benton
- Writers
- Robert Benton
- Release date
- December 7, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $106 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Stanley Jaffe Productions
Kramer vs. Kramer cast & crew
Kramer vs. Kramer was directed by Robert Benton and written by Robert Benton.
The cast features Dustin Hoffman as Ted Kramer, Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer, Jane Alexander as Margaret Phelps, Justin Henry as Billy Kramer, Howard Duff as John Shaunessy, and George Coe as Jim O'Connor.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Néstor Almendros and it was produced by Stanley R. Jaffe.
Is Kramer vs. Kramer worth watching?
Kramer vs. Kramer holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 2,469 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Kramer vs. Kramer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kramer vs. Kramer
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Cast of Kramer vs. Kramer
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
Kramer vs. Kramer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kramer vs. Kramer in United States?
Kramer vs. Kramer is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Kramer vs. Kramer in?
Kramer vs. Kramer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?
Kramer vs. Kramer runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Kramer vs. Kramer rated?
Kramer vs. Kramer is rated PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 2,469 ratings.
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