Olive Kitteridge (miniseries)
A misanthropic retired teacher navigates life in coastal Maine.
Olive Kitteridge is an American television miniseries that aired on HBO in 2014, based on Elizabeth Strout's 2008 novel. Set in Maine, it stars Frances McDormand in the title role, with Richard Jenkins, Zoe Kazan, and Bill Murray among the cast. The four-part series won eight awards at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited Series.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Drama
- Based on
- Olive Kitteridge, Elizabeth Strout
- Teleplay
- Jane Anderson
- Director
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Music
- Carter Burwell
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episodes
- 4
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Olive Kitteridge is a misanthropic and strict, but well-meaning, retired schoolteacher.
- She lives in the fictional seaside town of Crosby, Maine.
- Her husband Henry runs a pharmacy downtown.
Reception and accolades
The miniseries received widespread critical acclaim for its writing, directing, cinematography, and performances, particularly those of Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, Bill Murray, and an unnamed actor. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 95% approval rating from 63 reviews, with an average rating of 8.68/10. Metacritic gives it a weighted average score of 89 out of 100, indicating universal acclaim.
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