Ricki and the Flash is an American comedy-drama directed by Jonathan Demme, with a screenplay by Diablo Cody. Released in cinemas on September 2, 2015, the film stars Meryl Streep in an unusual role as a rock singer seeking family reconciliation. Alongside Kevin Kline and her own daughter Mamie Gummer, the Oscar-winning actress delivers a touching performance in a story of regret, music and redemption. The film will be available on Netflix on July 1, 2025.
Ricki and the Flash will be available on Netflix from July 1, 2025.
The trailer for Ricki and the Flash presents Meryl Streep as an energetic rocker confronting her family past, between electric guitar and heartfelt emotion.
Synopsis: To fulfill her dream of becoming a rock star, Ricki Rendazzo left everything behind, including her family. Years later, she returns to her family, hoping to make amends for her past mistakes and regain her place in her children's lives. Between music and family tensions, Ricki must face up to the choices she has made.
Ricki and the Flash is aimed at fans of musical comedy-dramas and Meryl Streep in unexpected roles. The film may also appeal to adult audiences sensitive to complex family narratives, second chances and stories of reconnection. With its musical and human dimension, it evokes works such as Crazy Heart, A Star is Born or La Famille Bélier from a more intimate angle.
The film was directed by Jonathan Demme(Silence of the Lambs, Rachel Gets Married) and written by Diablo Cody, Oscar winner for Juno. Shot partly in California, the film features Meryl Streep actually playing guitar and singing live with a specially formed band. She shares the screen with Kevin Kline (her partner in The Tear) and Mamie Gummer, her daughter in life and on screen. Music plays a central role in the film, with covers of rock classics played live.
Ricki and the Flash is a comedy-drama starring Meryl Streep as a woman torn between her dreams and her family responsibilities. Directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Diablo Cody, the film tackles themes of forgiveness, family and identity with humor and emotion. Its soundtrack and cast make it a feature film to (re)discover on Netflix.
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