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The Meddler streaming

2016 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Comedy 100 min FSK 0

By: Lorene Scafaria With: Rose Byrne, Cecily Strong, Jason Ritter, J.K. Simmons, Susan Sarandon

An aging widow from New York City follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a new life after her husband passes away.

Filmium rating

63%

Mood

Bittersweet

Heartfelt

Light

Reflective

Warm

Cast & Crew

Lorene Scafaria

J.K. Simmons

Rose Byrne

Michael McKean

Jason Ritter

Cecily Strong

Jerrod Carmichael

Susan Sarandon

J. K. Simmons

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character Interactions

Character-Focused

Emotional Depth

Intimate

Naturalistic

Naturalistic Lighting

Steadycam

Narrative Structure

Linear

Pace

Conversational

Moderate

Reflective

Slow-Paced

Steady

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Original Score

Style

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Comedic

Comedy-Drama

Contemporary

Dramedy

Realistic

Time-Period

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Grief

Loneliness

Rebuilding Life

Characters

Daughter

Mother

Therapist

Widow

Ending

Hopeful

New Beginnings

Settled

Historical Context

Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Letting Go Of Husband'S Ashes

Making New Friends

Reconnecting With Son

Visiting Daughter

Volunteering

Plot

Family Dynamics

Interference

Loss And Healing

Personal Growth

Self-Discovery

Setting

Contemporary

Los Angeles

Urban

Shooting Location

Los Angeles

Theme

Family

Family Bonds

Family Dynamics

Grief And Healing

Loss

Loss And Grief

Personal Growth

Self-Discovery

Genre

Comedy

Comedy-Drama

Drama

Romantic Comedy

Slice Of Life

Audiences

Adults

Family

Family-Oriented

Women

Titles

Ma mère et moi

Mit besten Absichten

The Meddler

The Meddler - Un'inguaribile ottimista

老妈我最大

Box Office Success

$4.25 Million

Critical Reception

Favorable

Positive

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Tribeca Film Festival

Popularity

Well-Received

Ratings

Metacritic 68

Rotten Tomatoes 85%

Reception

Critical Acclaim

Film Festival Screenings

Positive Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes

Toronto International Film Festival

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2016

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