The movie Kramer vs. Kramer came out in 1979 starring Dustin Hoffman as Ted and Meryl Streep as Joanna. Ted has been under the impression that his marriage is just fine so when he comes home one late evening from work, he discovers that his wife Joanna has packed her things and is about to leave him and their 6 year-old son. He now has to adjust to his new life as a single parent and at the same time get over the heartbreak Joanna has caused not only him but Billy as well. Although difficult, Billy and Ted managed to get along and just when things were starting to get better, Joanna comes back and tells Ted she wants Billy to live with her. Ted is furious at this and decides to fight her for custody but he is let go from his job because he can no longer be the workaholic he used to be now that he had become the sole parent for Billy. Ted is able to find another job quickly and proceeds with the costly court battle. After the emotional hearing, the judge ruled that Billy should live with his mother and stay with Ted every other weekend. Ted is heartbroken but doesn't pursue an appeal because his lawyer would have to put Billy on the stand. There is a surprise ending and the actors are superb including little Billy who is played by Justin Henry.
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