Where can I watch Postcards from the Edge (1990)?

In US, Postcards from the Edge is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Postcards from the Edge worth watching?

Postcards from the Edge holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Postcards from the Edge?

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

When was Postcards from the Edge released?

Postcards from the Edge was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.

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Postcards from the Edge (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1990, Postcards from the Edge is a comedy and drama film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 101 minutes. “Having a wonderful time, wish I were here.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Substance-addicted Hollywood actress, Suzanne Vale is on the skids. After a spell at a detox centre her film company insists as a condition of continuing to employ her that she live with her mother, herself once a star and now a champion drinker. Such a set-up is bad news for Suzanne who has struggled for years to get out of her mother's shadow, and who still treats her like a child. Despite these and other problems, Suzanne begins to see the funny side of her situation, and also realises that not only do daughters have mothers—mothers do too.

Who’s in it. Postcards from the Edge stars Meryl Streep as Suzanne Vale, Shirley MacLaine as Doris Mann, Dennis Quaid as Jack Faulkner and Gene Hackman as Lowell Kolchek, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Postcards from the Edge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $39.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Postcards from the Edge page.

If you liked it. Fans of Postcards from the Edge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Postcards from the Edge (1990)?: In US, Postcards from the Edge is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Postcards from the Edge worth watching?: Postcards from the Edge holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Postcards from the Edge?: Postcards from the Edge stars Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman and Richard Dreyfuss.
When was Postcards from the Edge released?: Postcards from the Edge was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.