Ordinary People Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Ordinary People, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MGM Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Donald Sutherland as Calvin Jarrett; Mary Tyler Moore as Beth Jarrett; Judd Hirsch as Dr. Berger; Timothy Hutton as Conrad Jarrett; M. Emmet Walsh as Swim Coach; Elizabeth McGovern as Jeannine Pratt; Dinah Manoff as Karen; Fredric Lehne as Lazenby
About Ordinary People
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ordinary People?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MGM Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Ordinary People?
Donald Sutherland as Calvin Jarrett; Mary Tyler Moore as Beth Jarrett; Judd Hirsch as Dr. Berger; Timothy Hutton as Conrad Jarrett; M. Emmet Walsh as Swim Coach; Elizabeth McGovern as Jeannine Pratt; Dinah Manoff as Karen; Fredric Lehne as Lazenby
Is this Ordinary People guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



