Question 1

What age is Kramer vs. Kramer appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) best from about age 12. A career-focused man is left to raise his young son alone after his wife unexpectedly leaves. They learn to navigate life and form a strong bond, only for his wife to return and seek custody, leading to an emotional court battle.

Question 2

What is Kramer vs. Kramer rated?

Accepted Answer

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Kramer vs. Kramer?

Accepted Answer

Emotional scenes of parental separation; Depicts the stress of a custody battle; Some mature themes surrounding divorce. Violence is none to speak of, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Kramer vs. Kramer?

Accepted Answer

Resilience in adversity; The importance of active parenting; Learning and growing from mistakes; Forgiveness and moving forward.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Kramer vs. Kramer?

Accepted Answer

What makes a good parent?; The challenges of single parenting; How divorce impacts children; Communication in relationships.

Question 6

Where can I watch Kramer vs. Kramer?

Accepted Answer

Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) is available on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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