7.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mildred Pierce (2011)
Mildred Pierce (2011)
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
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer 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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
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' centers on Mildred's journey as a single mother navigating personal and professional challenges during the Great Depression. The story does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the narrative.
The miniseries "Mildred Pierce" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the struggles of a divorced mother during the Great Depression, exploring themes of motherhood, class, and ambition, without engaging with transgender identity.
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
User Ratings
7.6
7.0
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8.1
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