Postcards from the Edge (1990)

Name: Postcards from the Edge
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1990
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, Richard Dreyfuss

1h 41m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

Suzanne Vale, a troubled Hollywood actress battling substance abuse, finds herself at a crossroads after completing a detox program. To secure her job, her film studio mandates she move in with her mother, a former star and current heavy drinker. This arrangement forces Suzanne to confront her lifelong struggles with her mother's overshadowing presence and controlling nature. As she navigates this challenging dynamic, Suzanne discovers humor in her predicament and comes to understand that motherhood is a two-way street, revealing the complexities of their relationship.

Cast

Meryl Streep Shirley MacLaine Dennis Quaid Gene Hackman Richard Dreyfuss Rob Reiner Mary Wickes Conrad Bain Annette Bening Simon Callow Gary Morton CCH Pounder Sidney Armus Robin Bartlett Barbara Garrick