Postcards from the Edge (1990)

6.7R102 minDirector: Mike Nichols

1990 film by Mike Nichols

Postcards from the Edge is a 1990 American comedy drama film directed by Mike Nichols. The screenplay by Carrie Fisher is based on her 1987 semi-autobiographical novel. The film stars Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, and Dennis Quaid.

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What is Postcards from the Edge about?
Postcards from the Edge (1990) — Substance-addicted Hollywood actress Suzanne Vale is on the skids. After a spell at a detox center her film company insists, as a condition of continuing to employ her, that she live with her mother, Doris Mann, who was once a star and now a champion drinker. Such a set-up is bad
Is Postcards from the Edge based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Postcards from the Edge scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.