A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her… Read more
89% ★★★★☆ (30,201)
Olive Kitteridge
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TV Show · Drama
2014 · ★ 89% (30K)
There's no such thing as a simple life.
Starring: Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, Zoe Kazan
Overview
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.
Production
HBO, As Is Productions, Playtone
Cast
Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins, Zoe Kazan, Rosemarie DeWitt, Martha Wainwright, John Gallagher Jr., John T. Mullen, Ann Dowd, Jesse Plemons, Bill Murray, Peter Mullan, Brady Corbet, Donna Mitchell