Ordinary People

1980 film by Robert Redford
Movie film Q503313
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Ordinary People is a movie with genres that include drama film and film based on a novel[1][2][3][4][5]. The movie has received numerous awards for its outstanding production.

The awards won by Ordinary People include the Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Director, and Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[6].

In addition to the Academy Awards, Ordinary People was also recognized by the National Board of Review, being listed among the Top Ten Films and receiving the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[6].

These accolades demonstrate the significant impact and recognition that Ordinary People has received in the film industry[6].

Ordinary People

Summary

Ordinary People is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Ordinary People received the Academy Award for Best Picture[3].
  • Ordinary People received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[4].
  • Ordinary People received the Academy Award for Best Director[5].
  • Ordinary People received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[6].
  • Ordinary People received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[7].
  • Ordinary People received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[8].
  • Ordinary People's instance of is recorded as film[9].
  • Ordinary People was directed by Robert Redford[10].
  • Alvin Sargent wrote the screenplay for Ordinary People[11].
  • Judith Guest wrote the screenplay for Ordinary People[12].
  • Nancy Dowd wrote the screenplay for Ordinary People[13].
  • Ordinary People's composer is recorded as Marvin Hamlisch[14].
  • Ordinary People's genre is drama film[15].
  • Ordinary People's genre is film based on a novel[16].
  • Ordinary People's based on is recorded as Ordinary People[17].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Donald Sutherland[18].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Mary Tyler Moore[19].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Timothy Hutton[20].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Judd Hirsch[21].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Elizabeth McGovern[22].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was M. Emmet Walsh[23].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Dinah Manoff[24].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Fredric Lehne[25].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was Adam Baldwin[26].
  • A cast member of Ordinary People was James Sikking[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Ordinary People was produced by Ronald L. Schwary[28]. It was directed by Robert Redford[10]. Screenwriters include Alvin Sargent[11], Judith Guest[12], and Nancy Dowd[13]. Cast members include Donald Sutherland[18], Mary Tyler Moore[19], Timothy Hutton[20], Judd Hirsch[21], Elizabeth McGovern[22], and M. Emmet Walsh[23].

Publication

Publication dates include September 19, 1980[29], March 6, 1981[30], 1980[31], and September 20, 1980[32]. The original language of Ordinary People was English[33]. Genres include drama film[15] and film based on a novel[16]. It was distributed by video on demand[34].

Subject and Themes

Ordinary People's main subject is dysfunctional family[35].

Reception

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Picture[3], an award for best film[36], in United States[37], founded in 1929[38]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[4], an Academy Awards[39], in United States[40], founded in 1936[41]; Academy Award for Best Director[5], an award for best direction[42], in United States[43], founded in 1929[44]; Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[6], an award for best adapted screenplay[45], in United States[46], founded in 1929[47]; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[7], a film award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1929[50]; and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[8], a class of award[51], in United States[52]. Reviews include 8/10[53], 89%[54], and 86/100[55].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Ordinary People's after a work by is recorded as Judith Guest[56].

Why It Matters

Ordinary People has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

What awards did Ordinary People receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Picture[3], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[4], Academy Award for Best Director[5], and Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[6].

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