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Marie Curie

1977·Show
5Episodes in1Season
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

BBC mini-series with Jane Lapotaire in the title role. The programme chronicles the work of scientific pioneer Marie Curie as she conducts her research into radioactivity, makes the famous discovery of Radium and wins Nobel Prizes for both Physics and Chemistry. The programme also looks at key events that affected the soon-to-be famous revolutionary including the devastating death of her husband (Nigel Hawthorne) and her subsequent controversial affairs.
Historical BiographyScientific BreakthroughPioneering WomanPeriod DramaAcademic PursuitPersonal SacrificeSocial CommentaryLove & LossBBC Miniseries

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Is Marie Curie worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Marie Curie have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes.

Is Marie Curie based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Marie Curie air?

It ran from 1977 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is Marie Curie in?

English

It was made in English.