Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama film written and directed by Robert Benton, based on Avery Corman's 1977 novel of the same name. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, and Justin Henry. It tells the story of a couple's divorce, its impact on their young son, and the subsequent evolution of their relationship and views on parenting. The film explores the psychology and fallout of divorce and touches upon prevailing or emerging social issues such as gender roles, women's rights, fathers' rights, work–life balance, and single parents. Kramer vs. Kramer was theatrically released on December 19, 1979, by Columbia Pictures.

DirectorRobert Benton
Produced byRichard Fischoff, Stanley R. Jaffe
Screenplay byRobert Benton
StarringDustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry
MusicPaul Gemignani, Herb Harris, John Kander, Erma E. Levin, Roy B. Yokelson, Antonio Vivaldi
CinematographyNéstor Almendros
Edited byGerald B. Greenberg
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
ReleasedDecember 19, 1979
Running time105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$8 million
Box office$173 million
Netflix ID60010559

Robert Benton-directed film about a vicious custody battle over a divorced couple's son. The film won five Academy Awards including Best Picture.

The film was remade in India with Akele Hum Akele Tum in 1995 and in Mexico with the 2013 feature No se aceptan devoluciones. 

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Latest information about Kramer vs. Kramer updated on July 28 2021.

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