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The Meddler

2016·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
68
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others - as well as her own - and find a new purpose in life.
Heartfelt Comedy-DramaMother-Daughter StoryGrief & RebuildingLife in Los AngelesRelatable CharactersWholesome & PoignantFeel-GoodCharacter-DrivenIntergenerational

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Meddler legally?

The Meddler is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and 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 The Meddler worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Meddler rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Meddler?

1 h 40 min

The Meddler runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Meddler?

Critics77
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate The Meddler higher (77) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Meddler a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The Meddler in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Meddler?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Meddler in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.