Ted Kramer, a Manhattan advertising executive, discovers that his wife, Joanna, is divorcing him and their little son, Billy, on the same day that he secures the largest account of his career. Ted, a single father who is forced to raise his son alone, loses his job but, with Margaret's assistance, develops a greater bond with the boy. Everyone involved suffers as a result of the legal struggle that ensues when Joanna returns to demand custody of Billy.
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff, George Coe, JoBeth Williams, Bill Moor
Director: Robert Benton
Genre: Drama
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