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1979 · 105 min · PG

Kramer vs. Kramer

Directed by Robert Benton · Drama

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is a Drama film, directed by Robert Benton set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 105 minutes and is rated PG.

A courtroom, with a melancholic and hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
John KanderHerb Harris
Cinematography
Néstor Almendros
Cast
Dustin HoffmanMeryl StreepJane AlexanderJustin HenryHoward DuffGeorge CoeJoBeth WilliamsBill Moor

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Tone
MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
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Based on
Pure Fiction
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