Name: Mildred Pierce
Released: 2011-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: James Le Gros, Halley Feiffer, Kate Winslet

TV Show · Drama

Oscar(R) winner Kate Winslet stars in this riveting five-part adaptation of James M. Cain's classic novel about a divorcee struggling to survive amidst the Depression. Led by her fierce determination, Mildred Pierce builds a business empire while maintaining complex relationships with her insatiable daughter and the men in her life.

2011 · 59m

Starring James Le Gros, Halley Feiffer, Kate Winslet

Director Todd Haynes

EPISODE 1

Mildred Pierce Part One

After throwing her husband out of the house, a young mother must look for work to support herself and her two daughters.
EPISODE 2

Mildred Pierce Part Two

Mildred begins to sell homemade pies at the diner; Wally Burgan helps Mildred find a place to launch her own restaurant; Mildred impulsively joins a customer on a holiday.
EPISODE 3

Mildred Pierce Part Three

In the wake of a tragedy, Mildred moves forward with preparations for her restaurant; Mildred hires a new piano teacher for Veda; Mildred faces off with Monty on New Year's Eve.
EPISODE 4

Mildred Pierce Part Four

Mildred expands her Glendale eatery; Veda despairs when her piano teacher dies; a mother surprises Mildred with allegations about Veda and her son; Mildred and Veda have an emotional argument.
EPISODE 5

Mildred Pierce Part Five

Mildred attempts to reconcile with Veda; Veda's career as a coloratura soprano takes off; Mildred is financially strained when the Laguna restaurant slumps; Mildred returns home to a shocking revelation.