Ordinary People (1980)

Name: Ordinary People
Released: 1980

Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Ordinary People

Reign Over Me (2007) — Same subject: grief
The Natural (1984) — Robert Redford worked on both
The Way We Were (1973) — Robert Redford worked on both
Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) — Same feel: sad, emotional
An Unfinished Life (2005) — Robert Redford worked on both
Days of Heaven (1978) — Same subject: chicago, illinois