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The Kennedys

The Kennedys

20116.51 Season8 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.

Created by Steve Michaels
Produced by Brian Gibson
NetworksReelzHistory

Top Cast

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Jack Kennedy

Barry Pepper

Barry Pepper

Robert F. Kennedy

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Jackie Kennedy

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Joe Kennedy Sr.

Diana Hardcastle

Diana Hardcastle

Rose Kennedy

Kristin Booth

Kristin Booth

Ethel Kennedy

Themes & Keywords

politicsminiserieshistoricalkennedy familyhistorical drama1950s1960spoliticalamerican historymodern historypolitical drama

About The Kennedys

The Kennedys is a drama series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of politics, miniseries, historical, kennedy family, historical drama, 1950s. Created by Steve Michaels, it stars Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Katie Holmes. The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.

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