Grey Gardens: Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 18, 2009
  • Season #: 1
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17

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  1. EllenK
    Apr 27, 2009
    10
    I was too busy living my own life in performance (first female radio talk show with daily call in show in Miami and Boston 1971-72) when all this happened to pay much note of the real story. However, Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange certainly captured the true essence of these two fascinating and provocative women. As the film progressed, I began to remember the story in all of its sordid details. I hope the "square-off" in the Best Actress Category for the Emmys results in a tie between the two of them, and awards for both of them. I give this HBO program an "A" on Ellen's Entertainment Report Card.… Expand
  2. RayG
    Apr 23, 2009
    10
    Awesome. Should have been released to the theaters.
  3. jr
    Apr 20, 2009
    10
    Drew and jessica brought a depth and sadness to these women that was truly moving. when you imitate someone who is for some considered an icon, there is bound to be someone else who measures you accordingly. i want to say thank you to jessica and drew for being brave enough to tackle my favorite recluses.
  4. NerijusD
    Jun 7, 2009
    10
    Brilliant, moving, true to the original documentary.
  5. DeWayneG
    Apr 21, 2009
    9
    This is the perfect and necessary companion piece to the Maysles brothers

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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Missy Schwartz
    83
    Jessica Lange brings typically impressive textures to Big Edie. And just wait till you see Drew Barrymore, as Little Edie, deliver the doc's most famous line, ''This is the best costume for today.'' She's a dead ringer for the real thing.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    50
    The original documentary may have been predatory, but it captured something powerful, the face of failed optimism, the many meanings of the word “spoiled.” Sometimes it’s better to let strange be strange.
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  3. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    60
    Grey Gardens is thoughtful and swank but ultimately mediocre. Two actresses in top form are required to put this story across.
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