Mildred Pierce

Series - 2011 - Crime, Drama

The story

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.

Directed by

Todd Haynes

Starring

Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Evan Rachel Wood, Brían F. O'Byrne, Melissa Leo, James Le Gros

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.6 out of 10