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Boardwalk Empire
2010–2014
· TV Show
· 60 min episodes
· 5 seasons
A
MEANRANK
86/100
Where it ranks
- Mean Score #29
- IMDb #87
- Google retired #60
- Rotten Tomatoes #27
- Metacritic #33
- RatingGraph #62
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- Rotten Tomatoes Critics #94
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience #16
- Metacritic Critics #41
- Metacritic Audience #54
- Criticker #52
- Trakt #83
Every rating
70–96
out of 100
An Atlantic City politician plays both sides of the law by conspiring with gangsters during the Prohibition era.
Details
- Created by
- Terence Winter
- Studio
- Closest to the Hole Productions, Sikelia Productions, Leverage Entertainment, Cold Front Productions
- Released
- 19 September 2010
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Rated
- TV-MA
- Episodes
- 56 across 5 seasons
- Awards
- 33 wins, 58 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 91 →33 wins from 91 nominations across 38 ceremonies
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Period Series, Miniseries or a Movie (Single-Camera) 2015 | Outstanding Art Direction for a Period Series, Miniseries or a Movie (Single-Camera) | Winner | |
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series 2015 | Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series | Jonathan Freeman | Winner |
| Outstanding Costumes for a Period / Fantasy Series, Limited Series, or Movie 2015 | Outstanding Costumes for a Period / Fantasy Series, Limited Series, or Movie | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series 2015 | Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Tim Van Patten | Nominee |
| Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series 2015 | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series 2015 | Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series | Amanda Burbank and Audra Gorman | Winner |
| Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) 2015 | Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Limited Series, Movie, or Special 2015 | Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Limited Series, Movie, or Special | Nominee |
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Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series
3 nominations, 3 won
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series | Winner |
Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series
6 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Tim Van Patten | Winner |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Martin Scorsese | Winner |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Tim Van Patten | Nominee |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Tim Van Patten | Nominee |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Tim Van Patten | Nominee |
| Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series | Jeremy Podeswa | Nominee |
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series
5 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series
4 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series | Jonathan Freeman | Winner |
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
4 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Buscemi | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Buscemi | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Buscemi | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Buscemi | Nominee |
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
4 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program
3 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program | John Bair, Parker Chehak, Paul Graff, Lesley Robson-Foster | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program | Robert Stromberg, Dave Taritero, Richard Friedlander, Paul Graff | Winner |
| Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program | Richard Friedlander, Robert Stromberg, David Taritero | Nominee |
Outstanding Art Direction for a Period Series, Miniseries or a Movie (Single-Camera)
2 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Period Series, Miniseries or a Movie (Single-Camera) | Winner | |
| Outstanding Art Direction for a Period Series, Miniseries or a Movie (Single-Camera) | Winner |
Outstanding Models in a Broadcast Program or Commercial
2 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Models in a Broadcast Program or Commercial | Matthew Conner, Eran Dinur, David Reynolds, Szymon Weglarski | Winner |
| Outstanding Models in a Broadcast Program or Commercial | J. John Corbett, Matthew Conner, Brendan Fitzgerald | Winner |
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series
5 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Winner | |
| Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
5 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) | Winner | |
| Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Make-up for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) | Nominee |
Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama | Steve Buscemi | Winner |
| Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama | Steve Buscemi | Nominee |
| Best Performance by an Actor In A Television Series – Drama | Steve Buscemi | Nominee |
Best Television Series – Drama
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Television Series – Drama | Winner | |
| Best Television Series – Drama | Nominee | |
| Best Television Series – Drama | Nominee |
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role
3 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Winner | |
| Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role | Nominee |
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series | Ellen Lewis and Meredith Tucker | Winner |
| Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Compositing in a Broadcast Program or Commercial
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Compositing in a Broadcast Program or Commercial | Anton Dawson, Eran Dinur, Austin Meyers, David Reynolds | Winner |
| Outstanding Compositing in a Broadcast Program or Commercial | Paul Graff, Brian Sales, Jesse Siglow, Merysa Nichols | Nominee |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series | Martin Scorsese | Winner |
| Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series | Allen Coulter | Nominee |
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
2 nominations, 1 won
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) | Winner | |
| Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) | Nominee |
Best New Series
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best New Series | Winner |
Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Locations in a Period Television Series | Amanda Burbank and Audra Gorman | Winner |
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series | Winner |
Outstanding Special Visual Effects
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Special Visual Effects | Winner |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Bobby Cannavale | Winner |
Outstanding Costumes for a Series
4 nominations
| Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Nominee | |
| Outstanding Costumes for a Series | Nominee |
Best Dramatic Series
3 nominations
| Best Dramatic Series | Nominee | |
| Best Dramatic Series | Nominee | |
| Best Dramatic Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Created Environment in a Broadcast Program or Commercial
3 nominations
| Outstanding Created Environment in a Broadcast Program or Commercial | Matthew Conner, Robert Stromberg | Nominee |
| Outstanding Created Environment in a Broadcast Program or Commercial | Robert Stromberg, Paul Graff, Brian Sales, Brian Pace | Nominee |
| Outstanding Created Environment in a Broadcast Program or Commercial | J. John Corbett, Matthew Conner, Brendan Fitzgerald, Jun Zhang | Nominee |
Best Episodic Drama
2 nominations
| Best Episodic Drama | Bathsheba Doran | Nominee |
| Best Episodic Drama | Itamar Moses | Nominee |
Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
2 nominations
| Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Kelly Macdonald | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Kelly Macdonald | Nominee |
Outstanding Drama Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Drama Series | Terence Winter, Martin Scorsese, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Tim Van Patten, Eugene Kelly, Howard Korder, Rick Yorn, Joe Iberti | Nominee |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Terence Winter, Martin Scorsese, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Tim Van Patten, Eugene Kelly, Lawrence Konner, Howard Korder, Margaret Nagle, Rick Yorn, Rudd Simmons | Nominee |
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
2 nominations
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Buscemi | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Steve Buscemi | Nominee |
Outstanding Costumes for a Period / Fantasy Series, Limited Series, or Movie
1 nomination
| Outstanding Costumes for a Period / Fantasy Series, Limited Series, or Movie | Nominee |
Outstanding Main Title Design
1 nomination
| Outstanding Main Title Design | Nominee |
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series | Nominee |
Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Limited Series, Movie, or Special
1 nomination
| Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Limited Series, Movie, or Special | Nominee |
Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or A Special
1 nomination
| Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or A Special | Nominee |
Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Miniseries, Movie, or Special
1 nomination
| Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Miniseries, Movie, or Special | Nominee |
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series, or Movie
1 nomination
| Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series, or Movie | Christopher Place | Nominee |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1 nomination
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Kelly Macdonald | Nominee |