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      Bette and Joan – Feud

      2017 Drama Biography List
      95% Tomatometer 118 Reviews 94% Audience Score 250+ Ratings "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" co-stars Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, two of the most prolific actresses in the history of Hollywood, had a famous feud while shooting the 1962 film. This docudrama from Emmy-winning producer Ryan Murphy ("American Horror Story") recalls the details of the legendary rivalry the Oscar-winning actresses had while filming the movie and extended well after the cameras stopped rolling. "Feud" recalls how the ladies struggled to hang on to fame in the twilight of their careers as they faced such obstacles as ageism, sexism and misogyny. Leading the acclaimed cast are Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon -- portraying Crawford and Davis, respectively -- who have won three Oscars between them. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      While campily and sweetly indulgent, Feud: Bette and Joan provides poignant understanding of humanity, sorrow, and pain while breezily feeding inquisitive gossip-starved minds.

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      Geordie Gray The Australian It’s Murphy at his best. Oct 3, 2023 Full Review Damian Whitworth Times (UK) This is a slice of classic Hollywood history with a modern resonance. Rated: 4/5 Dec 21, 2017 Full Review Harriet Fitch Little Financial Times [Ryan] Murphy is smart enough to not push this too far. Rated: 5/5 Dec 18, 2017 Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv Feud: Bette & Joan is not so camp that you can see the tents. This is Murphy paying tribute to Davis... Nov 9, 2022 Full Review Jorge Loser Espinof The series is tremendously consistent in all its episodes, perhaps weakening somewhat in its little inspired closure. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Pratim D. Gupta Film Companion Both Lange and Sarandon are terrific in their portrayals, never turning Crawford and Davis into caricatures or impersonations. Dec 20, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      R S I can't believe I've read so many reviews that do not mention that Lange is as stiff as a board here. Once I noticed that the upper half of her face doesn't move, I couldn't un-notice it. I love Jessica Lange - that's why I noticed that her acting here is not up to its usual vigor. Everyone else is firing on all cylinders. I watched Mommie Dearest right before this and having Dunaway's worship worthy facial expressions fresh in my mind didn't help. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/21/24 Full Review Keyi Y Poignant. Touching. Spectacular! Feud succeeds in bringing out complex well written characters with an intriguing and balanced plot. One of Murphy's best works. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/24 Full Review Jean G I could not even make it through the first 20 minutes. The language was so vile, vulgar and intrusive. There is no need for this kind language. Hollywood has lost its morals and values in television and movies. I am seeing fowl language in every show now. This show went beyond fowl language. I have no respect for the actors in this series. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/24 Full Review Savannah G I love this show. Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and their life in general, are just so legendary! Seeing this played out with this high level of actors was incredible! And a part of history that needs to be shared! It gives you the feeling of how old Hollywood worked! Loved it! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/24 Full Review Kid A really good series, definitely gets better as it goes on. i like the balanced approach of the series being funny and also really moving at the same time (especially the final episode). Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/24 Full Review Happy W Susan Sarandon is wondeful, but mostly at being Susan Sarandon. Jessica Lange is ASTONISHING, and disappears into Joan Crawford. The series is a little too long, but all well-worth the watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Episode 1 Aired Mar 5, 2017 Pilot Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 12, 2017 The Other Woman With production on the film underway, Bette and Joan form an alliance, but outside forces conspire against them. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 19, 2017 Mommie Dearest As the film production reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical; Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member; Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 26, 2017 More, or Less Bad word-of-mouth plagues "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" on the eve of its release; Bette and Joan brace for failure; Pauline tries to break gender barriers; Oscar nominations are announced. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 2, 2017 And the Winner Is ... (The Oscars of 1963) Bette is on track to win a record-breaking, third "Best Actress" Oscar; Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against Bette. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 9, 2017 Hagsploitation Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up horror film; someone from Joan's past poses a threat. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 16, 2017 Abandoned! With production of "Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte" underway, the feud intensifies when Joan learns of a new producer on the project; Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob in an unguarded moment. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 23, 2017 You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends? Joan accepts a leading role on a new film despite her deteriorating health; faced with a new rival, Bette reflects on her misplaced feud with Joan. Details

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      Season Info

      Director
      Ryan Murphy, Gwyneth Horder-Payton
      Executive Producer
      Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, Alexis Martin Woodall, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt
      Screenwriter
      Tim Minear
      Network
      FX
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Drama, Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Mar 5, 2017