Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman both give Oscar-winning performances in this movie that relies on good actors bringing a strong screenplay to life. On its face, the movie is about a divorce and its effect on the family, culminating in a custody battle. At its core, the story is about the evolution of the boy's relationship with his father. Phenomenal acting from both father and son (Justin Henry is the youngest Oscar nominee ever at age 8) show the changing dynamics of their love. The story is very touching and raises a lot of thought provoking questions about gender roles in the 1970s.
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