Hemingway
“The man. The myth. The writer revealed.”
Series Overview
The visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced. Interweaving his eventful biography with carefully selected excerpts from his iconic short stories, novels, and non-fiction, the series reveals the brilliant, ambitious, charismatic, and complicated man behind the myth, and the art he created.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
110 min per episode
2021 – 2021
Premiered: Mon, Apr 5, 2021
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The Blank Page (1944-1961)”
Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hemingway | Official Trailer #1 | The MythOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-19
Cast & Creators
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Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
Jeff Daniels
Ernest Hemingway (voice)
Michael Kitakis
Himself – Writer
Edna O'Brien
Herself – Writer
Tobias Wolff
Self
Mary Dearborn
Herself – Biographer
Abraham Verghese
Himself – Writer
Mary Karr
Herself – Writer
Susan Beegel
Herself – Literary Scholar
Marc Dudley
Himself – Literary Scholar
Mario Vargas Llosa
Himself – Writer
Patrick Hemingway
Himself – Hemingway's Second Son
Ernest Hemingway
Himself (archive footage)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Novick, Ken Burns
Geoffrey C. Ward
Johnny Gandelsman, David Cieri
Ryan Gifford, Erik Ewers
Sarah Botstein, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
Department Leadership Roster
Geoffrey C. Ward
Screenplay
Sarah Botstein
Producer
Lynn Novick
Director
Ken Burns
Director
Ken Burns
Producer
Ryan Gifford
Editor
Lynn Novick
Producer
Erik Ewers
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is Hemingway about?
The visionary work and the turbulent life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest and most influential writers America has ever produced. Interweaving his eventful biography with carefully selected excerpts from his iconic short stories, novels, and non-fiction, the series reveals the brilliant, ambitious, charismatic, and complicated man behind the myth, and the art he created.
How many seasons does Hemingway have?
Hemingway comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hemingway?
Key cast members in Hemingway include Peter Coyote, Jeff Daniels, Michael Kitakis, Edna O'Brien, Tobias Wolff.
Who created or directed Hemingway?
Hemingway was developed and directed by Lynn Novick, Ken Burns.