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Postcards from the Edge

1990·Movie·R·101 min·6.6(294)

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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Where to watch Postcards from the Edge in United States

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JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About Postcards from the Edge

Postcards from the Edge is a 1990 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Mike Nichols. The cast is led by Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, The Roku Channel.

Postcards from the Edge was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 14, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $39 million worldwide.

Director
Mike Nichols
Writers
Carrie Fisher
Release date
September 14, 1990
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$39 million
Production
Columbia Pictures
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Postcards from the Edge cast & crew

Postcards from the Edge was directed by Mike Nichols and written by Carrie Fisher.

The cast features Meryl Streep as Suzanne Vale, Shirley MacLaine as Doris Mann, Dennis Quaid as Jack Faulkner, Gene Hackman as Lowell Kolchek, Richard Dreyfuss as Dr. Frankenthal, and Rob Reiner as Joe Pierce.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carly Simon, cinematography is by Michael Ballhaus, and it was produced by John Calley and Robert Greenhut.

Is Postcards from the Edge worth watching?

Postcards from the Edge holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 294 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Postcards from the Edge is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Postcards from the Edge

In United States, you can stream Postcards from the Edge on Hulu and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Postcards from the Edge

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Suzanne Vale

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Doris Mann

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Jack Faulkner

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Lowell Kolchek

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Dr. Frankenthal

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Joe Pierce

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Grandma

Conrad Bain

Conrad Bain

Grandpa

Annette Bening

Annette Bening

Evelyn Ames

Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Simon Asquith

Gary Morton

Gary Morton

Marty Wiener

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Julie Marsden

Postcards from the Edge — FAQs

Where can I watch Postcards from the Edge in United States?

Postcards from the Edge is streaming on Hulu, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Postcards from the Edge on Hulu?

Yes — Postcards from the Edge is currently available on Hulu in United States.

What language is Postcards from the Edge in?

Postcards from the Edge is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Postcards from the Edge?

Postcards from the Edge runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is Postcards from the Edge rated?

Postcards from the Edge is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 294 ratings.

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