The Meddler (2015)

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.

Director:

Lorene Scafaria

Writer:

Lorene Scafaria

Stars:

Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J.K. Simmons

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Susan Sarandon	...	Marnie
Rose Byrne	...	Lori
J.K. Simmons	...	Zipper
Jerrod Carmichael	...	Freddy / Fredo
Cecily Strong	...	Jillian
Lucy Punch	...	Emily
Michael McKean	...	Mark
Jason Ritter	...	Jacob
Sarah Baker	...	Elaine
Casey Wilson	...	Trish
Amy Landecker	...	Diane
Billy Magnussen	...	Ben
Megalyn Echikunwoke	...	Elise
Jo Jordan	...	Old Woman
Chance Bone	...	Movie Set AD

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

overbearing mother | lesbian wedding | mother daughter relationship | singing in a car | reference to atlantic city new jersey | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief drug content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Susan Sarandon was in Tammy with Melissa McCarthy. Rose Byrne was in Bridesmaids and Spy with Melissa McCarthy.

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Goofs

When Zipper gives Marnie a ride on his Harley, they leave Du-Par's Restaurant in the Fairfax neighborhood heading north on Fairfax, then in the next shot are shown going north on Van Nuys Blvd. crossing Magnolia Blvd., which is over ten miles north in the San Fernando Valley. After that brief shot, they are shown sitting on a bench south of the Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica is nearly due west of the Fairfax area. Unless the BMW dealership in Sherman Oaks paid for a product placement, there's no reason for them to have gone so far north.

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Quotes

Marnie: I thought you gave up smoking.
Lori: Cigarettes. You said this was better.
Marnie: I said it was okay after your father died when your stomach hurt.
Lori: Well, it's after my father died and my stomach hurts.

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Connections

References The Hills (2006)

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Soundtracks

The Darkness We All Need
Written by John Vesely and John Popper
Performed by Blues Traveler and Secondhand Serenade
Courtesy of Loud and Proud Records

User Reviews

A rare treat of a movie

What a delight to see a film in which an older woman is the central character. No coincidence then that the writer and director is a woman, Lorene Scafari who was responsible for "Seeking A Friend At The End Of The World".

The title is somewhat unkind to the well-meaning, if somewhat overpowering, Marnie, played wonderfully by Susan Sarandon who continues to shine brightly long after the days of "Thelma And Louise". In support roles, the beautiful Rose Byrne (first spotted by me in "Bridesmaids") as her daughter Lori and the gravel-voiced J K Simmons (fresh from his triumph in "Whiplash") as her knight in black leather are pitch-perfect.

This is a movie which is funny, moving and insightful - a rare treat.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Production Company

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 June 2016 (Spain)

Also Known As:

The Meddler

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$57,022, 24 April 2016

Gross USA:

$4,267,218

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,425,148

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anonymous Content, Stage 6 Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color