Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama film written and directed by Robert Benton, based on Avery Corman's 1977 novel of the same name. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, and Justin Henry. It tells the story of a couple's divorce, its impact on their young son, and the subsequent evolution of their relationship and views on parenting. The film explores the psychology and fallout of divorce and touches upon prevailing or emerging social issues such as gender roles, women's rights, fathers' rights, work–life balance, and single parents. Kramer vs. Kramer was theatrically released on December 19, 1979, by Columbia Pictures.
| Director | Robert Benton |
| Produced by | Richard Fischoff, Stanley R. Jaffe |
| Screenplay by | Robert Benton |
| Starring | Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry |
| Music | Paul Gemignani, Herb Harris, John Kander, Erma E. Levin, Roy B. Yokelson, Antonio Vivaldi |
| Cinematography | Néstor Almendros |
| Edited by | Gerald B. Greenberg |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
| Released | December 19, 1979 |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million |
| Box office | $173 million |
| Netflix ID | 60010559 |
About Kramer vs. Kramer
Robert Benton-directed film about a vicious custody battle over a divorced couple's son. The film won five Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Achievement of Kramer vs. Kramer
The film was remade in India with Akele Hum Akele Tum in 1995 and in Mexico with the 2013 feature No se aceptan devoluciones.
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Latest information about Kramer vs. Kramer updated on July 28 2021.
