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Based on the 1941 novel by James M. Cain, this HBO miniseries follows the turbulent life of Mildred Pierce, a fiercely independent single mom who works hard to win her daughter's love while struggling to make ends meet in Depression-era Los Angeles.

Cast

Kate Winslet, Guy Pearce, Evan Rachel Wood, James Le Gros, Melissa Leo, Brian F. O'Byrne, Mare Winningham, Marin Ireland, Murphy Guyer, Diane Kagan, Morgan Turner, Halley Feiffer, Hope Davis, Miriam Shor, Quinn McColgan

Director

Todd Haynes

DramaPeriod Pieces20th Century Period PiecesDramas Based on the Book

SEASON  1

• SEASON  1

Summary of Season 1 (2011) - 2 discs

Based on the 1941 novel by James M. Cain, this HBO miniseries follows the turbulent life of Mildred Pierce, a fiercely independent single mom who works hard to win her daughter's love while struggling to make ends meet in Depression-era Los Angeles.

Format

Blu-ray• DVD

Screen

Widescreen 1.85:1

Subtitles

English, French, Spanish (Neutral)

CC

Yes

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Screen

Widescreen 1.85:1

Subtitles

English SDH, French, Spanish (Neutral), Danish, Swedish

CC

No

Audio

English: DTS 5.1 HD, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Rating

TV-MA - This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.