Mildred Pierce
1945, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
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A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.6/10 from 470 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- Joan CrawfordMildred Pierce
- Jack CarsonWally Fay
- Zachary ScottMonte Beragon
- Eve ArdenIda Corwin
- Ann BlythVeda Pierce Forrester
- Bruce BennettAlbert 'Bert' Pierce
- Lee PatrickMaggie Biederhof
- Moroni OlsenInspector Peterson
- Veda Ann BorgMiriam Ellis
- Jo Ann MarloweKay Pierce
- Butterfly McQueenLottie (uncredited)
- Bill AlcornSoldier (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 October 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ranald MacDougall
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $5.6M
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What Mildred Pierce is based on
Mildred Pierce is based on Mildred Pierce (1941) by James M. Cain, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
1941
Mildred Pierce
By James M. Cain
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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Mildred Pierce: quick answers
Is Mildred Pierce worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 470 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mildred Pierce?
Mildred Pierce runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Mildred Pierce have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mildred Pierce. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mildred Pierce parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mildred Pierce is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mildred Pierce on?
Mildred Pierce isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mildred Pierce?
If you liked Mildred Pierce, try The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Letter, Niagara.
Who directed Mildred Pierce?
Mildred Pierce (1945) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott.
What is Mildred Pierce based on?
Mildred Pierce is based on Mildred Pierce (1941) by James M. Cain, published by Alfred A. Knopf.