# Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

> A career-driven Manhattan father learns to parent alone before a custody battle forces both former spouses to confront what their family needs.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6901

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Robert Benton
- Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff, George Coe, JoBeth Williams, Bill Moor
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079417/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: realistic, intimate, witty, reflective evening, family drama night

## Synopsis

A man's life is turned upside down as he learns the true meaning of family and responsibility.

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