: Joanna returns, having regained her stability and self-esteem, and initiates a heart-wrenching legal battle for custody of Billy.
: Although the court awards custody to Joanna—largely due to contemporary legal biases favoring mothers—she ultimately decides Billy is happier with Ted and chooses not to take him away in the film's poignant final scene. Themes and Cultural Impact Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) - IMDb Kramer vs. Kramer
: On the same day Ted lands a major account, Joanna announces she is leaving. Ted initially struggles with the daily realities of domestic life and parenting, famously failing at basic tasks like making French toast. : Joanna returns, having regained her stability and
: Over the next 15 months, Ted transforms from a detached provider into a devoted, nurturing father, forming a deep and authentic bond with Billy. Kramer (1979) - IMDb : On the same