Kramer vs. Kramer is a highly acclaimed 1979 drama film that delves into the emotional complexities of divorce, parenting, and changing gender roles in the late 1970s.
The story centers on Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman), a high-powered advertising executive, whose life is turned upside down when his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), announces she is leaving him and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry), to find herself and regain her sense of self.
Initially, Ted struggles immensely with the demands of single fatherhood, balancing his demanding career with the responsibilities of caring for Billy, who is also struggling with his mother's departure. Over time, however, Ted and Billy develop a deep and loving bond as they adapt to their new life.
Fifteen months later, Joanna returns, having found a job and therapy that helped her gain confidence and self-esteem. She now seeks full custody of Billy, leading to a bitter and emotionally charged courtroom battle between her and Ted. The film meticulously portrays both parents’ perspectives, highlighting their flaws and virtues, and the devastating impact of the legal fight on everyone involved, especially Billy.
Ultimately, despite the court ruling in Joanna’s favor, she makes a difficult decision, realizing that Billy’s happiness and stability are paramount, and allows him to remain with Ted.
Kramer vs. Kramer was theatrically released December 19, 1979, by Columbia Pictures. The film emerged as a major commercial success at the box office, grossing more than $173 million on an $8 million budget, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1979 in the United States and Canada. It received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with high praise for its direction, story, screenplay and performances of the cast, with major praise directed towards Hoffman and Streep's performances.
The film received a leading 9 nominations at the 52nd Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor (for Henry) and Best Supporting Actress (for Alexander and Streep), and won a leading 5 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, Kramer vs. Kramer received a leading 8 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 4 awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (for Hoffman) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (for Streep).
Below is a collection of 40 amazing photos from the set of the film:
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