Ordinary People
Ordinary People is a 1980 American drama film that revolves around a family in Lake Forest, Illinois, coping with the aftermath of their son's death and the other son's suicide attempt.
ReleasedSep 19, 1980
Budget$6M
Box Office$55M
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Ordinary People
Peak Buzz Score
#1,568
5.4 Buzz Score · Sep 16 – Oct 15, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
#1,301
1.3 Buzz Score · 365-day avg
Drama
#1,074
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2.3
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Timothy Hutton
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1.3
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Elizabeth McGovern
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