How long is Ordinary People?

Ordinary People is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Ordinary People rated?

Ordinary People is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Ordinary People?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Ordinary People (1980) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.5 from 736 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: September 19, 1980
TMDB rating: 7.5 / 10 from 736 votes
Director: Robert Redford
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is Ordinary People?: Ordinary People is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Ordinary People rated?: Ordinary People is rated R in the US.
Is Ordinary People a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Ordinary People?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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