Olive Kitteridge

Olive Kitteridge

2014
Olive Kitteridge
Olive Kitteridge

Olive Kitteridge

8.3 | TV-14 | en | Drama

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

1
EP4  Security
Nov. 03,2014
Security

Olive visits Christopher and his second wife in New York, but abruptly returns to Maine, where she gets some bad news about Henry, and ultimately befriends a lonely widower she meets while out for a walk.

EP3  A Different Road
Nov. 03,2014
A Different Road

Christopher suggests counseling to Olive after she and Henry have a scary episode following dinner with friends. Later, Christopher confronts his mother about how she treated him as a child.

EP2  Incoming Tide
Nov. 02,2014
Incoming Tide

Kevin returns to Maine and Olive is able to convince him to stay over and attend Christopher's wedding-rehearsal dinner. Olive clashes with the bride's mother and scares the flower girl at the ceremony.

EP1  Pharmacy
Nov. 02,2014
Pharmacy

Math teacher Olive Kitteridge attempts to help Kevin, a smart but timid student whose mother is suffering from depression. Her son Christopher isn't happy though. Henry goes on a hunting trip that concludes with a tragedy.

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8.3 | TV-14 | en | Drama | More Info
Released: 2014-11-02 | Released Producted By: HBO , Playtone Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.hbo.com/olive-kitteridge
Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Frances McDormand , Richard Jenkins , Zoe Kazan

Director

Colin De Rouin

Producted By

HBO , Playtone

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Reviews

Devon Seunarine I'm sitting watching this movie because I'm supposed to be writing an essay for school. At first i didn't bother with actually looking at the movie, but as the show progressed I realized what an interesting movie this is. Olive kitteridge is a classic old woman who is very sarcastic and uses sarcastic (hurtful) comments to hide her feelings. This movie displays her 'faults' and how the events after her husband falling ill and passing causes her to look at how she lived and to face her emotions and the wrongs she made in life. It's a very interesting movie to just sit and watch. Basically it's about and old mean woman who say hurtful things only because she is afraid of sharing her feelings. The movie depicts her journey to righting her wrongs against her son and as she meets a kind stranger who she can relate to about feeling. Summary: If you are a person who appreciates a slightly romantic bibliography that is not fun but touching then this is for you. However if you like an adventurous/action/sci-fi/comedy/romance then this is not for you.
ChaCha44 Just because something is well written, nicely directed and terrifically acted doesn't mean that it will be enjoyed by viewers, at least not this viewer. OK, I understand the awards for individual achievements but as someone who just sat and watched the whole thing in one sitting, the only thing I'm walking away with is depression. Usually when you have a show of this type, there is some nod to something positive, maybe a small uplifting message but alas there was none. You don't even get a sense of self awareness. I don't think this was boring but just wish it would have come with a disclaimer "Warning - Viewing this show can be a real downer".
ekat-708-190051 I love Frances McDormand and Richard Jenkins since I saw them both in Burn after reading. That was when I started to collect (and see) all movies from the Coen brothers, including Fargo, where Frances McDormand was very good. And I always see every movie which has Richard Jenkins as well. But that here was when I realized how incredibly good actors they both are, it just was magic. Like I was spying on some family somehow, you never felt it was just acting. The story was sad, and sometimes embarrassing, but it had wonderful pictures and it was so.... human. I had to keep looking. And in the end there was hope as well. So maybe I should have given more than 8 points, for the acting was definitely 10/10.
margweeks If you liked McDormand's performance in Fargo, Olive Kitteridge will surely not disappoint. I look forward to reading the book now and only wish that perhaps I'd read it before watching the mini-series. I loved much about this mini-series but most especially the straightforward way that depression is handled. Olive is a complex character (not all bad or all good) and while her behavior might be tough to swallow, McDormand treats us to a realistic portrayal of the disease of depression and how is affects every facet of her life and those around her. Some well played foreshadowing moments and times of contradictory behavior make the plot and characters more interesting. I gave it a 10/10 because this is the kind of movie I enjoy, but know that it might not appeal to everyone, especially if you just want to watch a feel good or relaxing movie. This one will challenge you to think a bit more and examine your own dysfunctional behavior (and/or that of your family) which may not be too comfortable. Also enjoyed the other characters, especially Henry and Christopher.