Mildred Pierce
Seen it?2011 | 1 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 5 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Mildred Pierce depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband, opening a restaurant of her own and falling in love with a man, all the while trying to earn her spoiled, narcissistic daughter's love and respect.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: 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 1 Golden Globe: 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 Television Movie or Miniseries. Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Excellence in Production Design Award – Television Movie or Mini-Series. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 more SAG Award. Plus 16 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Kate WinsletMildred Pierce
- Guy PearceMonte Beragon
- Evan Rachel WoodVeda Pierce
- Brían F. O'ByrneBert Pierce
- Melissa LeoLucy Gessler
- James Le GrosWally Burgan
- Mare WinninghamIda Corwin
- Marin IrelandLetty
- Murphy GuyerMr. Pierce