Kramer vs. Kramer

The winner of five Oscars® (including Best Picture), "Kramer vs. Kramer" is the story of two individuals, Ted Kramer (Hoffman) and Joanna Kramer (Streep), trying to cope with the aftermath of their divorce. Ted is a workaholic executive who thinks he has a well-adjusted life…until he is informed by his wife that she is leaving their family to go to California to find meaning in her life.Ted is suddenly forced to face the responsibility of caring for their six-year-old son, Billy (Henry), while balancing the demands of his career. Things are difficult in the beginning—he loses his job when he can't manage to balance his work and personal life, and he terrifies his traumatized son when he attempts to do the simplest housekeeping tasks. However, as time goes by, their bond begins to grow and Ted starts to feel safe knowing that his reasonable and accommodating neighbor Margaret (Alexander) is there for them.But just when Ted and Billy get accustomed to life without Joanna, she resurfaces and wants her son back. Ted is not willing to give Billy back and hires tough attorney Shaunessy (Howard Duff) to represent him. And the bitter battle for custody begins. Based on the novel by Avery Corman. (Gary Reber)