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Where to Watch Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) in the US

  • 1979
  • PG
  • 1h 45m
  • 7.8IMDb
  • 90%Rotten Tomatoes
  • 77Metascore

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What it's about

Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy. When he has learned to adjust his life to these new responsibilities, Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted, however, refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son.

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Release date
Dec 19, 1979
Language
English
Country
United States
Box office
$106,260,000
Awards
Won 5 Oscars. 41 wins & 26 nominations total

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Where to watch Kramer vs. Kramer in the United States?
Kramer vs. Kramer is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Sony Pictures Core (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
Can I stream Kramer vs. Kramer or do I have to rent it in the United States?
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