Mrs. America
Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Emmy. 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. 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.
The true story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and the unexpected backlash led by a conservative woman named Phyllis Schlafly, aka “the sweetheart of the silent majority.”
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 175K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Dahvi Waller
- Cate BlanchettPhyllis Schlafly
- Rose ByrneGloria Steinem
- Uzo AdubaShirley Chisholm
- Margo MartindaleBella Abzug
- Tracey UllmanBetty Friedan
- Elizabeth BanksJill Ruckelshaus
- Sarah PaulsonAlice
- John SlatteryFred Schlafly
- Kayli CarterPamela
- Ari GraynorBrenda Feigen