Grey Gardens
Seen it?2009 | 104 min | History, Drama, TV Movie
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 6 Emmys. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved All the Way or Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Based on the life stories of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jackie Onassis raised as Park Avenue débutantes but who withdrew from New York society, taking shelter at their Long Island summer home, "Grey Gardens." As their wealth and contact with the outside world dwindled, so did their grasp on reality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Picture Made for Television. Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Excellence in Production Design Award – Television Movie or Mini-series. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 1 more DGA Award and 1 WGA Award. Plus 19 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 86K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Sucsy
- Drew BarrymoreLittle Edie
- Jessica LangeBig Edie
- Jeanne TripplehornJacqueline Kennedy
- Ken HowardPhelan Beale
- Kenneth WelshMax Gordon
- Arye GrossAlbert Maysles
- Louis FerreiraDavid Maysles
- Daniel BaldwinJulius 'Cap' Krug
- Malcolm GetsGeorge 'Gould' Strong
- Louis GriseYoung Buddy