Emotionally-disturbed teenager Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) attempts suicide after the drowning death of his brother. As his parent's (Mary Tyler Moore, Donald Sutherland) relationship begins to crumble, they seek help of psychiatrist Dr. Berger (Judd Hirsch) to cure Con's depression.

BEST FILM OF THE YEAR

— New York Film Critics

— National Board of Review

"ORDINARY PEOPLE is extraordinary entertainment, a sensitive, artfully-made exploration of love and loss. It's a memorable first film for neophyte director Robert Redford, who leaves the acting to an impeccable ensemble."

- Joseph Gelmis, NEWSDAY

"ORDINARY PEOPLE is excellent. It is so well acted and so crisply directed by Robert Redford. One performance is better than the next."

- Gene Siskel, CHICAGO TRIBUNE