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Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama written and directed by Robert Benton, based on Avery Corman's 1977 novel of the same name.

Kramer vs. Kramer

PG · 1979 ‧ Drama/Legal drama ‧ 1h 45m
7.8/10 · IMDb 89% · Rotten Tomatoes 4/5 · Letterboxd
On the same day Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) lands the biggest account of his career, he learns that his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), is leaving him and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry). Forced to raise his son...
Release date: December 19, 1979 (USA)
Director: Robert Benton
Distributed by: Columbia Pictures
Adapted from: Kramer vs. Kramer
Box office: $173 million

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