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Postcards from the Edge

1990·Movie
1h 41min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Hollywood DysfunctionMother-Daughter RelationshipAddiction & RecoveryShowbiz SatireSharp DialogueCharacter-DrivenMelancholy ComedyPop Culture CommentaryStreep & MacLaine

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Postcards from the Edge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Postcards from the Edge legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Postcards from the Edge worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Postcards from the Edge rated?

RDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Postcards from the Edge?

1 h 41 min

Postcards from the Edge runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Postcards from the Edge?

Critics77
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Postcards from the Edge much the same way.

Was Postcards from the Edge a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$39 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Postcards from the Edge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Postcards from the Edge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Postcards from the Edge in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.