Mildred Pierce (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1945, Mildred Pierce is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 111 minutes. “Please don't tell anyone what Mildred Pierce did!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
Who’s in it. Mildred Pierce stars Joan Crawford as Mildred Pierce, Jack Carson as Wally Fay, Zachary Scott as Monte Beragon and Eve Arden as Ida Corwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Mildred Pierce has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mildred Pierce page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mildred Pierce tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mildred Pierce (1945)?
- In US, Mildred Pierce is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mildred Pierce worth watching?
- Mildred Pierce holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mildred Pierce?
- Mildred Pierce stars Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden and Ann Blyth.
- When was Mildred Pierce released?
- Mildred Pierce was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.