The Kennedys
Seen it?2011 | 1 seasons | 45 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 4 Emmys, though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved The West Wing, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 6 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie. Won 1 DGA Award: 64th Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directing – Television Film. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys, 1 SAG Award and 1 PGA Award. Plus 7 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Stephen Kronish, Joel Surnow
- Greg KinnearJack Kennedy
- Barry PepperRobert F. Kennedy
- Katie HolmesJackie Kennedy
- Tom WilkinsonJoe Kennedy Sr.
- Diana HardcastleRose Kennedy
- Kristin BoothEthel Kennedy