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Kramer Vs Kramer

What is kramer vs kramer?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Title Kramer vs. Kramer[2]
Year 1979[2]
Type American legal drama film[2]
Director Robert Benton[2]
Stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep[2]

Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama film about a divorce and custody battle, focusing on a father learning to care for his young son after his wife leaves.

Context

Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama film directed by Robert Benton and starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep [2]. The story centers on a divorce and custody battle after the mother leaves her husband and young son, focusing on the father learning to care for the child [3]. The film explores marriage, parenting, and divorce [4]. It won the Academy Award for Best Picture [3]. The film is based on Avery Corman's 1977 novel [2]. Kramer is a key character in the narrative.

Documented claims

  • The film tells the story of a divorce and its effect on a young son. [2]
  • The father becomes a single parent after the mother leaves. [1]
  • A custody battle over the son follows the separation. [1]
  • The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture. [3]

Questions and answers

What is the point of Kramer vs. Kramer?

The film explores the impact of divorce on a family, showing a father's journey to become a capable single parent and the ensuing custody battle [1].

How old was Meryl Streep when she made Kramer versus Kramer?

Meryl Streep was 30 years old when she starred in the film, which was released in 1979 [2].

Was Kramer vs. Kramer a hit or flop?

It was a critical and commercial success, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture [3].

How many Oscars did Kramer versus Kramer win?

The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture [3].

Sources

  1. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) - Plot — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Kramer vs. Kramer movie review — rogerebert.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Full Movie Summary & Plot Explained — plotexplained.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Kramer vs. Kramer | Film Review — spiritualityandpractice.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment