Kramer vs. Kramer

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Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama film written and directed by Robert Benton, based on Avery Corman's 1977 novel. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin Henry and Jane Alexander. It tells the story of a couple's divorce, its effect on their young son, and the subsequent evolution of their relationship and views on parenting. Kramer vs. Kramer explores the psychology and fallout of divorce, and touches on emerging and prevailing social issues such as gender roles, fathers' rights, work-life balance, and single parents. Kramer vs. Kramer received a leading nine nominations at the 52nd Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor (for Henry) and Best Supporting Actress (for Alexander and Streep), and won a leading five awards – Best Picture, Best Director (for Benton), Best Actor (for Hoffman), Best Supporting Actress (for Streep) and Best Adapted Screenplay. At the 37th Golden Globe Awards, the film received a leading eight nominations, including Best Director (for Benton), Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (for Henry) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (for Alexander), and won a leading four awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (for Hoffman) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (for Streep). It also received six nominations at the 34th British Academy Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Direction (for Benton), Best Actor in a Leading Role (for Hoffman) and Best Actress in a Leading Role (for Streep). Ted Kramer, a busy New York advertising executive, is left by his wife Joanna, who feels unable to continue as a mother and leaves their seven-year-old son Billy in his care. Ted struggles to balance parenting and work but gradually becomes a devoted father. After fifteen months, Joanna returns wanting custody of Billy, leading to a difficult legal battle. Although Ted proves he can provide a loving home, he risks losing custody due to societal expectations and his job loss. After winning custody, Joanna ultimately decides not to take Billy away from his father, recognizing the strong bond they share. (source: wikipedia)

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