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Ricki and the Flash. Ricki and the Flash is a 2015 American musical comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Diablo Cody, about a woman who leaves her family to become a rock star and later gets a chance to make amends. The film stars Meryl Streep, Mamie Gummer, Kevin Kline, Sebastian Stan, Rick Springfield, and Audra McDonald.
- $41.3 million
- August 7, 2015
- $18 million
Aug 7, 2015 · A movie about a rock singer who returns to her family after a long absence, starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, and a diverse cast of musicians. Read the review of this domestic comedy drama by Roger Ebert, who praises its strengths and criticizes its weaknesses.
Aug 7, 2015 · A comedy-drama about a rock singer who reconnects with her family after years of absence. See the trailer, cast, critic and audience ratings, and where to watch this 2015 film starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline.
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- Jonathan Demme
- PG-13
- Meryl Streep
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 2015 comedy-drama film Ricki and the Flash, directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Diablo Cody. See the full list of actors, producers, writers, and more on IMDb.
The film opens on the interior of a dive bar in California. Ricki (Meryl Streep), a middle-aged woman, is on the stage performing for a crowd of regulars with her band, "The Flash." She reveals she is having a romantic relationship with her guitarist Greg (Rick Springfield) and the crowd hoots and hollers, particularly the gay bartender.
When her daughter's marriage unravels, errant rocker Ricki wants to help. But her estranged kids might not welcome her back. Watch trailers & learn more.