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The Kennedys

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20112011
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 5h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
7.4K
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Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Katie Holmes, and Tom Wilkinson in The Kennedys (2011)
An eight-part story of the most fabled political family in American history.
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The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
7.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Greg Kinnear
    • Barry Pepper
    • Katie Holmes
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Greg Kinnear
    • Barry Pepper
    • Katie Holmes
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 47User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 23 nominations total

    Episodes8

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    1 Season
    2011

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    The Kennedys
    Trailer 2:27
    The Kennedys
    The Kennedys: The Complete 8 Part Mini-Series
    Promo 0:34
    The Kennedys: The Complete 8 Part Mini-Series
    The Kennedys: The Complete 8 Part Mini-Series
    Promo 0:34
    The Kennedys: The Complete 8 Part Mini-Series

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    Tom Wilkinson in The Kennedys (2011)
    Tom Wilkinson in The Kennedys (2011)
    Katie Holmes in The Kennedys (2011)
    Greg Kinnear and Ava Preston in The Kennedys (2011)
    Katie Holmes in The Kennedys (2011)

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    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Jack Kennedyas Jack Kennedy
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Barry Pepper
    Barry Pepper
    • Bobby Kennedyas Bobby Kennedy
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Jackie Kennedyas Jackie Kennedy
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Joe Kennedy Sr.as Joe Kennedy Sr.
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Diana Hardcastle
    Diana Hardcastle
    • Rose Kennedyas Rose Kennedy
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Kristin Booth
    Kristin Booth
    • Ethel Kennedyas Ethel Kennedy
    8 episodes8 eps • 2011
    Rothaford Gray
    Rothaford Gray
    • Agent Abraham Boldenas Agent Abraham Bolden
    5 episodes5 eps • 2011
    Janelle Hutchison
    • Evelyn Lincolnas Evelyn Lincoln
    5 episodes5 eps • 2011
    Rachel Wilson
    Rachel Wilson
    • Michelleas Michelle
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • Sam Giancanaas Sam Giancana
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Ava Preston
    Ava Preston
    • Caroline Kennedyas Caroline Kennedy
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Angela Besharah
    Angela Besharah
    • Ann Garganas Ann Gargan
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Jonathan Whittaker
    Jonathan Whittaker
    • Robert McNamaraas Robert McNamara
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • General Thomas Bennettas General Thomas Bennett
    3 episodes3 eps • 2011
    Don Allison
    • Lyndon Johnsonas Lyndon Johnson
    3 episodes3 eps • 2011
    Dan Lett
    Dan Lett
    • McGeorge Bundyas McGeorge Bundy
    3 episodes3 eps • 2011
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • J. Edgar Hooveras J. Edgar Hoover
    3 episodes3 eps • 2011
    Jane Moffat
    Jane Moffat
    • Letitia Baldrigeas Letitia Baldrige
    3 episodes3 eps • 2011
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    • Trivia
      Tom Wilkinson and Diana Hardcastle play husband and wife, Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Kennedy, while in real life, they are married since 1988 with two daughters.
    • Goofs
      Throughout the mini-series, Robert, while serving as Attorney General, is addressed verbally as "General". Although Attorneys General are addressed as General, this is done only when they appear or are referred to in either a U.S. Federal Court or the U.S. Supreme Court. Outside of these courts, protocol dictates that the AG is addressed as either "Attorney General" or "Mr. Attorney General".
    • Connections
      Featured in Access Daily: Episode dated 2 February 2011 (2011)

    User reviews47

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    Top review
    7/10
    Well acted history lesson
    This 8 episode mini-series that follows the much examined story of President Kennedy. There isn't much here that would surprise anybody. It's a well-mined section of history, and this series just follow the traditional road.

    Although there are some in this that's not in the official records, it is already much discussed. And the situations aren't done in a salacious way.

    What I like most about this series is the acting. Greg Kinnear and Barry Pepper are solid as the Kennedy brothers. Tom Wilkinson has the power of experience. But I was surprised most by Katie Holmes. She was just so well casted as Jackie.
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    FAQ1

    • How come in the series no mention was ever made of Ted Kennedy,or Kathleen Kennedy who died around the same time as Joe Jr.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Reelz Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 甘迺迪家族
    • Filming locations
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Muse Entertainment Enterprises
      • Asylum Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      5 hours 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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