Mildred Pierce
A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
Release Year
1945
Runtime
111 min
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Crime, Drama
Story Snapshot
A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
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Mildred Pierce is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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