Olive Kitteridge (2014)
Based on Elizabeth Strout’s 2008 novel, Olive Kitteridge (2014) is an American TV miniseries set in Maine. Starring Frances McDormand as the title character and Richard Jenkins as her husband Henry Kitteridge, with Zoe Kazan as Denise Thibodeau and Bill Murray as Jack Kennison. The show is divided into four parts, each depicting a different point in the story. Premiering on HBO on November 2, 2014, the first two episodes aired back-to-back followed by the third and fourth episodes airing together the next evening. A similar format was shown in the UK on Sky Atlantic on December 14th and 15th of that year. In Australia, it premiered on Showcase starting January 13, 2015. At the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, Olive Kitteridge received eight awards including Outstanding Limited Series.
Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher in the fictional town of Crosby, Maine, has been described as both strict and misanthropic. Despite these traits, she has good intentions. Her husband Henry runs a pharmacy in town and is known for his kindness. Together they have a son named Christopher who eventually becomes a podiatrist. Throughout her life, Olive has faced challenges such as depression, grief, envy, and conflicts with loved ones.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Frances McDormandOlive Kitteridge  Richard JenkinsHenry Kitteridge  Ann DowdBonnie Newton  Martha WainwrightAngela O'Meara  Ken CheesemanHarmon Newton  Peter MullanJim O'Casey  Jesse PlemonsJerry McCarthy  Rosemarie DeWittRachel Coulson  Zoe KazanDenise Thibodeau  Brady CorbetHenry Thibodeau  Devin DruidChristopher Kitteridge (Age 13)  John Gallagher Jr.Christopher Kitteridge (Adult)  Bill MurrayJack Kennison |
Based on Elizabeth Strout’s 2008 novel, Olive Kitteridge (2014) is an American TV miniseries set in Maine. Starring Frances McDormand as the title character and Richard Jenkins as her husband Henry Kitteridge, with Zoe Kazan as Denise Thibodeau and Bill Murray as Jack Kennison. The show is divided into four parts, each depicting a different point in the story. Premiering on HBO on November 2, 2014, the first two episodes aired back-to-back followed by the third and fourth episodes airing together the next evening. A similar format was shown in the UK on Sky Atlantic on December 14th and 15th of that year. In Australia, it premiered on Showcase starting January 13, 2015. At the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, Olive Kitteridge received eight awards including Outstanding Limited Series.
Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher in the fictional town of Crosby, Maine, has been described as both strict and misanthropic. Despite these traits, she has good intentions. Her husband Henry runs a pharmacy in town and is known for his kindness. Together they have a son named Christopher who eventually becomes a podiatrist. Throughout her life, Olive has faced challenges such as depression, grief, envy, and conflicts with loved ones.
