

Postcards from the Edge
“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.
Where to watch Postcards from the Edge in United States
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Where is Postcards from the Edge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, 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
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
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

Gary Morton
Marty Wiener

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.











