: Joanna returns, having regained her stability and self-esteem, and initiates a heart-wrenching legal battle for custody of Billy.
: 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 vs. Kramer
: 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 : Joanna returns, having regained her stability and