The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
Seen it?2015 | 1 seasons | 84 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a small audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A chronicle of Marilyn Monroe's family life and how she succeeded in hiding her most intimate secrets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 SAG Award and 1 DGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Kelli GarnerMarilyn Monroe
- Susan SarandonGladys Mortenson
- Emily WatsonGrace McKee
- Jeffrey Dean MorganJoe DiMaggio
- Eva AmurriYoung Gladys
- Embeth DavidtzNatasha Lytess
- Jack NoseworthyAlan DeShields
- Stephen BogaertArthur Miller
- Giacomo GianniottiJimmy Dougherty
- Peter MacNeillJoseph M. Schenck