HBO MaxMildred Pierce (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.4
Overview
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.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the personal struggles of a woman building a business during the Great Depression, focusing on themes of ambition, motherhood, and the destructive nature of entitlement. It remains neutral by critiquing individual moral failings and the limitations of material success rather than advocating for specific political ideologies or systemic changes.
The miniseries features traditional casting, with a predominantly white ensemble reflecting its historical setting. The narrative explores individual struggles and relationships without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The 2011 miniseries 'Mildred Pierce' primarily focuses on the titular character's struggles as a single mother and businesswoman during the Great Depression. The narrative centers on her heterosexual relationships and family dynamics, with no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2011 miniseries is an adaptation of James M. Cain's novel and a remake of the 1945 film. All major characters, such as Mildred Pierce, Veda Pierce, Bert Pierce, and Monty Beragon, retain their established genders from the source material.
The 2011 miniseries "Mildred Pierce" is an adaptation of James M. Cain's novel and a remake of the 1945 film. All major characters, including Mildred Pierce, Veda, and Monty, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.1
6.9
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