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Olive Kitteridge

Seen it?

2014 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 8 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 anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Little Fires Everywhere, 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
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 6 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Limited Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie and 2 more. Won 3 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Limited Series, Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Actress in a Movie or Limited Series, Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Limited Series. Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Silver Mouse. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Miniseries. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy, 3 Golden Globes and 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 14 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 168K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Jane Anderson

  • Frances McDormandOlive Kitteridge
  • Richard JenkinsHenry Kitteridge
  • Zoe KazanDenise Thibodeau
  • Rosemarie DeWittRachel Coulson
  • Martha WainwrightAngela O'Meara
  • John Gallagher Jr.Christopher Kitteridge
  • John T. MullenKevin Coulson
  • Ann DowdBonnie Newton
  • Jesse PlemonsJerry McCarthy
  • Bill MurrayJack Kennison