Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
A father and son navigate the intimate, earnest, and often melancholy landscape of a new family life.
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.
How intense is Kramer vs. Kramer?
Kramer vs. Kramer has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG.
What Kramer vs. Kramer feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateearnestheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
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Is Kramer vs. Kramer scary?
No. Kramer vs. Kramer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Kramer vs. Kramer gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Kramer vs. Kramer sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Kramer vs. Kramer OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Kramer vs. Kramer?
Kramer vs. Kramer runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Kramer vs. Kramer?
Kramer vs. Kramer is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Kramer vs. Kramer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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