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Ricki and the Flash

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2015 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dreamgirls, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $41 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 80K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Demme

  • Meryl StreepRicki Rendazzo
  • Kevin KlinePete Brummel
  • Mamie GummerJulie Brummel
  • Sebastian StanJoshua Brummel
  • Audra McDonaldMaureen Brummel
  • Ben PlattDaniel
  • Rick SpringfieldGreg
  • Charlotte RaeOma
  • Nick WestrateAdam Brummel
  • Cherise BootheCommunity Security Guard