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

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Production Company

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 June 2016 (Spain)

Also Known As:

A Intrometida

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$57,022, 24 April 2016, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$4,265,673, 19 August 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

Anonymous Content,Stage 6 Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Every time Marnie's driving in her car, she's listening to Beyonce.

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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 would kill my daughter if she died on a motorcycle.

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Connections

Referenced in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: J. K. Simmons/Jane Krakowski/Chris Wallace (2016)

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Soundtracks

I Was Here
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Beyoncé
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Funny, and extremely sweet.

'THE MEDDLER': Four Stars (Out of Five)

Comedy-drama flick about a widow; that's desperate to try and help her depressed single daughter get her life back on track. She begins helping numerous other people, she meets, instead. The movie stars Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons. It was written and directed by Lorene Scafaria (who also helmed the amazing 'SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD'). I really enjoyed this film!

Marnie (Sarandon) is an elder widow; who recently moved to Los Angeles to be with her daughter Lori (Byrne). Lori was recently dumped by her boyfriend, Jacob (Jason Ritter), and she's still upset about it. Marnie tries to help Lori, get over her ex, but Lori doesn't want her meddling. Marnie begins helping other people, she meets in the city, instead.

The movie is funny, and extremely sweet. Sarandon is fantastic in the lead, and I always love J.K. Simmons. The mother/daughter relationship is very touching, and the romance is moving as well; but it's all the random people Marnie meets, and helps, that is the most beautiful thing to watch about this movie. I really enjoyed it.

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