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Postcards from the Edge

R19901h 41mMike Nichols
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 83% · Metacritic 71

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"Having a wonderful time, wish I were here."

A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.

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Drug AddictionDark ComedyDrug RehabilitationHollywoodBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyMother Daughter Relationship

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Frequently asked questions

What is Postcards from the Edge (1990) about?

A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.

Who stars in Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge stars Meryl Streep (Suzanne Vale), Shirley MacLaine (Doris Mann), Dennis Quaid (Jack Faulkner), Gene Hackman (Lowell Kolchek), Richard Dreyfuss (Dr. Frankenthal). The film was directed by Mike Nichols.

How long is Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated R.

Is Postcards from the Edge worth watching?

Postcards from the Edge holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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