Postcards from the Edge (1990)

Cast

• Meryl Streep - Suzanne Vale
• Shirley MacLaine - Doris Mann
• Dennis Quaid - Jack Faulkner
• Gene Hackman - Lowell Kolchek
• Richard Dreyfuss - Dr. Frankenthal
• Rob Reiner - Joe Pierce
• Mary Wickes - Grandma
• Conrad Bain - Grandpa
• Annette Bening - Evelyn Ames
• Simon Callow - Simon Asquith

Screenplay

• Carrie Fisher (Novel)
• Carrie Fisher (Screenplay)

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

drug addiction, drug rehabilitation, hollywood, based on memoir or autobiography, mother daughter relationship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Postcards from the Edge 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 directed Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge was directed by Mike Nichols.

Who stars in Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge stars Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman, Richard Dreyfuss, Rob Reiner.

How long is Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).

What genre is Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge is a Comedy, Drama film.

What is the budget of Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge had a budget of $22M.

How much did Postcards from the Edge gross?

Postcards from the Edge grossed $39M worldwide.

Where was Postcards from the Edge produced?

Postcards from the Edge was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Postcards from the Edge?

The themes of Postcards from the Edge include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Addiction and Recovery.